Idaho's version of the so-called "Son of Sam" law requires that earnings from a criminal's media deals be placed into an escrow account so that victims' families have an opportunity to collect civil awards against those proceeds.
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Describes the purpose and mechanism of Idaho's statute restricting profit from publicity about crimes.
The Crime Victims' Rights Act imposes obligations on the government to consider and address the rights and interests of victims during criminal proceedings.
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Statutory framework that requires government consideration of victims' rights in federal criminal cases.
The Crime Victims' Rights Act imposes statutory obligations on the government to protect victims' rights during criminal proceedings, which can include considerations when the government seeks to dismiss charges.
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Federal prosecutors and courts must account for victims' rights under this statute when making and reviewing disposition decisions.