Proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure requiring victim input before bench trial waivers

The passage discusses a procedural rule change for federal courts, focusing on victim participation in bench‑trial waiver decisions. It mentions no high‑ranking officials, financial transactions, or f Proposes deleting the current narrow definition of “victim” in Rule 32(a). Suggests courts must hear victim perspectives before approving non‑jury trials. Cites Supreme Court precedent that defendant