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r Accused of Cyberstalking U.S. Partner • FBI Warns of Cybercriminals Using Fake FBI Crime Reporting Portals OTHER FBI NEWS • Former U.S. Attorney Defends Epstein's 2008 Plea Deal in Hours-Long Appearance on Capitol Hill • Could Russia 'Burn Bags' and a 'Mess' in New Jersey Derail Tracci's Bid for U.S. Attorne
ea Deal in Hours-Long Appearance on Capitol Hill CNN (09/21, Grayer) reported that former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta defended his 2008 plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein during a six-hour closed-door session with the House Oversight Committee, arguing the decision was based on concerns about losing at trial and wheth
etheart deal" despite testimony that about 40 women had come forward with abuse allegations. According to the article, Acosta insisted he never met Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell and denied ever seeing President Donald Trump's name in any related documents, while committee chairman Rep. James Comer said A
e My News LA (09/19, Staff Writer) reported that Jeffrey Spencer, a former FBI technician in Los Angeles,
as so far produced no evidence warranting criminal charges, with James' attorneys denouncing it as political retaliation. According to the article, Halligan previously served as one of Trump's attorneys during the FBI's investigation into his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and was recentl
ia, after online chatter about possible protests circulated in response to Mark Epstein's claims that Director Patel was overseeing a "cover-up" of Jeffrey Epstein-related materials. The article explained that bureau police normally based at FBI Headquarters were sent to the 256,000-square- foot facility after Ma
comment The article added that lawmakers recently passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act requiring the Justice Department to release unclassified Epstein materials within 30 days, with President Donald Trump signing the measure and asserting that DOJ had already provided Congress with nearly 50,000 pa
at Director Patel was overseeing a "cover-up" of Jeffrey Epstein-related materials. The article explained
rmation, whereas the Justice Department claimed multiple interim appointments were allowed and AG Bondi tried unsuccessfully to retroactively ratify Halligan's actions. The article noted that Halligan moved swiftly to secure indictments against Comey and James after career prosecutors declined to particip
attorney who brought the cases, lacked the lawful authority required to do so. According to the article, the Judge held that all actions taken under Halligan's improper appointment, including the indictments, were invalid and dismissed the prosecutions without prejudice, leaving the door open for the Just
stein Vote Reuters (11/17, Morgan, Erickson, Allen) reported that the US House of Representatives is set to vote on releasing investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, a late sex offender, after President Donald Trump dropped his opposition. Trump's reversal came after a House petition gained enough support to for
pstein if it reaches his desk. "I do want to [sign itj; Mr. Trump told reporters at the White House. "Here's what I want. We have nothing to do with Epstein. The Democrats do. All of his friends were Democrats. You look at this Reid Hoffman, and you look at Larry Summers, Bill Clinton. They went to his
s set to vote on releasing investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, a late sex offender, after President Do
e errors made by prosecutor Lindsey Halligan during her grand Jury presentation. The Judge, William E. Fitzpatrick, issued a 24•page ruling ordering Halligan to turn over all grand Jury materials used to obtain the indictment, describing the disclosure as "an extraordinary remedy" needed because the mater
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