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Case 1:19-cr-00490-RMB Document 53 Filed 09/03/19 Page 34 of 86 34 J8RsEPS1 distinctly through not only the abuse, but the system. And on behalf of all of them, I would like to thank your Honor for the fairness with which they've been treated, and the United States Attorney's office for the way in which you have handled this investigation, and especially how you have treated the victims in this case. Like I said, I have many who want to speak. Some that can't. This is a very difficult day for them. But we appreciate the opportunity and the invitation. The first client that I have that is going to address your Honor is the one who walked into my office in 2008 asking just to be heard, Courtney Wild. THE COURT: Hold on one second. Did you all want to be seated? You don't need to be standing. Whatever is more comfortable until you're ready to give some comments. It's up to you. Ms. Wild, if you could spell your name for the court reporters, please. MS. WILD: Courtney, C-o-u-r-t-n-e-y, last name Wild, W-i-l-d. (Continued on next page) SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300 DOJ-OGR-00000672