Re: VS Weekly 9/22

Victim Assistance

70A-DN-3494764/343G-TP-3493576 Gabby Petito VS Jackson has been working with both VS in Wyoming and in Tampa as there are moving parts in all three locations. VS Jackson and NY case agent met with victims' mother on 9/17 in offers services and case update. On 9/19 VS Jackson and case agent met with family to do death notification. On 9/21 VS Jackson assisted with transport/ arrival of victim's father from Florida to Long Island.

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Background: A 21-year-old Pakistan-American woman was assaulted with acid to her face and hands in a targeted attack outside her home in March 2021. The case initially started with the Nassau PD and is now being investigated as a possible hate crime at the federal level.

Update: VS Riso and the case agent met with the victim, now 22 years old, and her mother. Victim has extensive skin damage to her face, eye, and wrists and is set to undergo numerous surgeries. VS Riso provided victim compensation overview, a case status update, interview accompaniment, and will continue to support the family.

September 22nd VS May assisted with a recovered 14 year old minor who was transported from Ohio to New York by an adult subject for the purposes of sexual exploitation and child pornography. VS May assisted with the transportation of the minor to two sperate hospitals to facilitate comprehensive medical exams and SANE examination. VS May coordinated the CPS response due to the complexity of the relationship with the recovered minor and his guardians and the suicidal ideation of the minor. VS May coordinated the psychiatric evaluation of the minor so the minor could be stabilized so a time sensitive forensic interview could take place. VS secured an area in the hospital and coordinated with a CAFI to provide an appropriate space for the interview. VS May advocated with CPS executive management to take custody even though they initially refused, choosing to instead to send minor back to guardians who were alleged to have abused the minor. As a result of all of this, CPS eventually took custody of the minor and VS May was able to secure safe and comfortable housing for the minor. Vs May followed up with the minor the following morning and the minor expressed appreciation for the temporary placement and looks forward to longer stabilized placement and resources.

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September 23rd- VS May will participate in a USAO/FBI case update meeting with the victims of the Tribeca Truck attack. US victims and victims from Argentina, Belgium and Germany are scheduled to attend.

Admin

9/22 VS Jackson had call with AUSA, Case Agents regarding discovery in preparation for Maxwell trial that is scheduled for November 2021.

Training

9/16 VS May assisted the NY Training Division unit regarding new agents mandatory interviewing curriculum to

include best practices in working with victims.

9/22 VS Riso presented at the New Agent training going over VAP resources and partnership with a host of new agents.

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Thanks Angela.

I applaud all three of you for your effort throughout the year, but especially in the last few weeks. From outreach, trainings both received and provided, and the very difficult case work, and sometimes the difficult folks you have to interact with, you have all been busy and giving it 110% day in and day out. Thanks for continually pushing the NY VSD mission forward.

SSA Jeff Markheim
OS-17-Crisis Management

I concur with Jeff. Thanks for such amazing work you do.

A few questions from the info provided:

• so this report is sent weekly by the on-call VS, correct?

• when you send out the VS on call schedule, please send me a copy. Does this schedule get distributed to the squads so the agents know who to contact off-hours? What is the time period the on-call is effective?

• for the Tribeca victims meeting....is this virtual? Is there a date set for trial? the case is post indictment - what is VS role with the victims?

Many thanks for all the updates!

Regards,
Rachel

Rachel L. Jacobson
Program Manager
Victim Program Management Unit
FBI Victim Services Division
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Hello, Rachel.

• Yes, the standby VS does the weekly.

• I sent you the standby schedule on August 18 on the green side. It covers us until November 5.

• C20 gets a copy of our schedule because all 3 of us share that squad.

• NYOC has a copy of our standby list because C20 sends it to them.

Sincerely,

Laura

Excellent thank you Laura. When the next VS coverage plan comes out, please loop me in again....much appreciated.

Rachel L. Jacobson
Program Manager
Victim Program Management Unit
FBI Victim Services Division

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Hi Rachel

for the Tribeca victims meeting....is this virtual? Yes Is there a date set for trial? I do not think so the case is post indictment - what is VS role with the victims? The NYONSD and the USAO agreed that the FBI VSs would collaborate with the SDNY's VWC and continue to support the victims as they have developed a strong relationship with them. This was a request from the victims as well.

Thanks
Bruce

Bruce May, MSW, LCSW, CCBT
Victim Specialist
Federal Bureau of Investigation
600 Midland Ave.
R e NY 10805

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