The United States Attorney's Office Victim/Witness Assistance Program was developed to ensure that victims of federal crimes are treated with fairness and respect as they journey through the federal criminal justice system. This program carries out the mandates of the Federal Victim and Witness Protection Act of 1982, the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990, the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, the Justice for All Act of 2004 and other victim related legislation. These victim/witness assistance and protection laws apply to all victims and witnesses of federal crime who have suffered physical, financial, or emotional trauma.
The Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) is committed to ensuring that federal crime victims are afforded all rights to which they are entitled by law. In addition, the Office of the United States Attorney for the EDTN will ensure that victims and witnesses are treated with compassion, respect, and fairness. The Victim Witness program for our district provides assistance to victims and witnesses of federal crimes while they are involved with the criminal justice system. Services provided to crime victims and witnesses by the U.S. Attorney’s Office include:
Questions concerning federal crime victims’ and witnesses’ rights or information regarding the U.S. Attorney’s Office Victim Witness Program can be addressed to:
Amy Russell, Victim Witness Coordinator
U.S. Attorney's Office
1110 Market Street, Suite 515
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (423) 752-5140
Fax: (423) 752-5150
Email Address: amy.russell@usdoj.gov
Paige Chiaro, Victim Witness Specialist
U.S. Attorney's Office
800 Market Street, Suite 2111
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: (865) 545-4167
Fax: (865) 545-4176
Email Address: paige.chiaro@usdoj.gov