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United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund

A special government account created to provide financial compensation to Americans who have been harmed by acts of terrorism committed by governments designated as state sponsors of terrorism.

Special Master

An independent expert appointed by a court or government agency to oversee a specific complex task, in this case, the administration and distribution of payments from the victims' fund.

Forfeited Assets

Money or property seized by the government, typically as a result of criminal activity or violations of law, such as money laundering or drug trafficking.

Excess Unobligated Balance

Funds within a government account that have not yet been promised or set aside for a specific purpose, and which exceed the amount needed for immediate operations or commitments.

Plea Agreement

An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and the defendant where the defendant pleads guilty or no contest in exchange for some concession from the prosecutor, often a lesser charge or a more lenient sentence.

Crime Victims Fund

A separate federal fund that provides financial support to states and victim service organizations to help crime victims, primarily funded by fines and penalties collected from federal offenders.