Proposal to Expand Victims' Access to Presentence Reports Cites Ninth Circuit Kenna Decision

Proposal to Expand Victims' Access to Presentence Reports Cites Ninth Circuit Kenna Decision The passage discusses legal arguments and a proposed amendment to victim‑rights statutes, referencing the Ninth Circuit’s Kenna decision. While it identifies a concrete case and statutory citations, it does not name powerful officials, financial flows, or foreign actors, limiting its investigative value. The lead is moderately useful for legal‑policy research but offers little actionable exposure of high‑level misconduct. Key insights: Cites Ninth Circuit’s refusal to grant a fraud victim full access to a presentence report (Kenna, 2006).; Proposes victims receive only “relevant” portions of the report via prosecutors.; Lists numerous state statutes granting victims limited access to presentence reports.