Alexander Acosta

Federal Judge Rules Epstein Plea Deal Violated Crime Victims' Rights Act

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U.S. District Judge Kenneth Marra rules that federal prosecutors violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act by failing to inform victims about the 2008 non-prosecution agreement with Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling found that prosecutors deliberately concealed the agreement from victims and their …

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Alexander Acosta Approves Secret Non-Prosecution Agreement with Jeffrey Epstein

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U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta approves a controversial plea deal allowing Jeffrey Epstein to plead guilty to state charges of soliciting prostitution from a minor, avoiding federal prosecution. The agreement was negotiated in secret without informing victims, violating the Crime Victims’ …

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Report: Acosta told Trump transition Epstein 'belonged to intelligence' (unconfirmed)

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Investigative reporter Vicky Ward wrote in 2019 that, during Donald Trump’s transition vetting, Alexander Acosta explained he had been told to ‘back off’ because Jeffrey Epstein ‘belonged to intelligence.’ No U.S. government review has substantiated intelligence ties; …

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