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This bill, known as the "Epstein Crime Victims Act," amends title 18 of the United States Code to expand victims' rights in criminal cases involving plea bargains, deferred prosecution agreements, and nonprosecution agreements. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows crime victims to file a civil lawsuit against the government if they are not timely notified about such agreements, which was previously not explicitly permitted. The legislation broadens the definition of agreements that require victim notification to include nonprosecution agreements, in addition to existing plea bargains and deferred prosecution agreements. Under the new provision, if the government fails to notify a victim about these legal agreements in a timely manner, the victim can bring an action in a federal district court to enforce their remaining rights. This bill aims to strengthen victim protections and ensure they are informed about significant developments in criminal cases that directly affect them, providing an additional legal mechanism for victims to seek recourse if their notification rights are not respected.

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