### Question
How does the law define victim?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 20106*, **victim** is defined as:

> a person who—


(i) suffered direct physical or emotional injury or death as a result of international terrorism occurring on or after October 23, 1983, with respect to which an investigation or civil or criminal prosecution was ongoing after April 24, 1996

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20106*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 201-VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-CRIME VICTIMS FUND**

