Jordan v. Department of Justice et al

Filing 25

OPINION & ORDER: It is critical to our system of justice that the Government treat the victims of federal crimes with fairness, respect, and dignity. The CVRA requires as much, as does common courtesy and good prosecutorial practice. The scope of the CVRA, however, is not limitless. It, for example, applies only to those "directly and proximately harmed as a result of the commission of a Federal offense," is limited in part by what is "reasonable," and may in no way &quo t;be construed to impair the prosecutorial discretion of the (Government]." In this case, even accepting all the allegations as true, where Jordan was given a reasonable opportunity to confer with the Government about the only crimes for whic h she is a victim--none of which have yet been charged-she is entitled to no more. The Government's motion to dismiss the Petition is thus granted and the Court respectfully directs the Clerk of Court to close the case. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 3/29/2016) (cf)