Proposal to Amend Federal Criminal Procedure Rules to Require Victim Input on Jury Waivers

Proposal to Amend Federal Criminal Procedure Rules to Require Victim Input on Jury Waivers The passage discusses a scholarly proposal to change procedural rules, offering no concrete leads, names, transactions, or allegations involving powerful actors. It is low‑value context with no actionable investigative angles. Key insights: Suggests amending Rule 21 to allow victims to provide information on transfer decisions.; Proposes Rule 23 amendment requiring courts to consider victims' views before approving a bench trial.; Cites Supreme Court precedent and academic commentary on jury trial rights.