Blanche meets with Epstein accusers following senator's request
Todd Blanche, acting Attorney General, held a meeting with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein. This meeting was prompted by a request from a Republican senator whose support is important for Blanche's nomination. (sources: cbsnews, independent, washingtonpost, ap, the-hill-senate-rss)
Blanche's meeting with Epstein accusers comes as part of his bid to lead the Justice Department. Survivors have expressed concerns about his approach during the meeting.
- Blanche met with Epstein accusers after a request from Senator Tillis.
- Tillis indicated that meeting with the victims was necessary for his support of Blanche's nomination.
- Some Epstein survivors have accused Blanche of gaslighting during the meeting.
Why it matters
The outcome of Blanche's nomination could be influenced by the reactions of Epstein survivors and the support of key senators.
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This story is about Blanche meets with Epstein accusers following senator's request. This bill would add certain False Claims Act civil monetary penalties to the Crime Victims Fund through FY2029.
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- add certain False Claims Act civil monetary penalties to the Crime Victims Fund through FY2029 • increase resources for federal, state, and local victim-compensation and victim-assistance programs.
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This story is about Blanche meets with Epstein accusers following senator's request. This bill would make the $5,000 special assessment on non-indigent convicted persons or entities permanent instead of time-limited.
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- make the $5,000 special assessment on non-indigent convicted persons or entities permanent instead of time-limited • continue an additional offender-paid funding stream connected to covered convictions.
This story is about Blanche meets with Epstein accusers following senator's request. This bill would direct DOJ’s Office for Victims of Crime to continue implementing GAO anti-trafficking recommendations.
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- direct DOJ’s Office for Victims of Crime to continue implementing GAO anti-trafficking recommendations • require reporting to Congress on that implementation.
This story is about Blanche meets with Epstein accusers following senator's request. This bill would require timely notice of plea bargains, deferred prosecution agreements, pretrial diversion.
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- require timely notice of plea bargains, deferred prosecution agreements, pretrial diversion • strengthen victims’ rights to confer, seek counsel, and have courts check whether the government complied.
This story is about Blanche meets with Epstein accusers following senator's request. This bill would require DOJ to issue victim-centered guidance on safe travel, lodging, accompaniment.
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- require DOJ to issue victim-centered guidance on safe travel, lodging, accompaniment • require training for U.S. Attorneys and other DOJ personnel based on that guidance.
This story is about Blanche meets with Epstein accusers following senator's request. This bill would extend the notice right to nonprosecution agreements as well as plea bargains and deferred prosecution agreements.
If passed, it would
- extend the notice right to nonprosecution agreements as well as plea bargains and deferred prosecution agreements • let victims bring a civil action against the government when timely notice was not given before a plea or deferred.
This story is about Blanche meets with Epstein accusers following senator's request. This bill would raise allowed grant set-asides for administration, training, and technical assistance.
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- raise allowed grant set-asides for administration, training, and technical assistance • increase the direct grant share from 75% to 95%.
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