Epstein Secrets

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nly on federal prosecutors in Florida, where the deal was made, not on authorities in New York." Under that "once secret deal" that was "overseen by Alexander Acosta, who was the U.S. attorney in Miami at the time and is now Trump's labor secretary," Epstein "pleaded guilty to state charges of soliciting a minor

e in favor of the deal that allowed him to plead guilty only to state charges." The Daily Caller (7/8, 716K), in an article titled, "Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Brokered A 2008 Plea Deal With Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Faces Increased Calls To Resign," reports that the Miami Herald has revealed that Acosta

erence, which was expected to happen anyway this week." The Steering Committee will now "make a recommendation about who should fill the vacancy." The Detroit News (7/8, Burke, 825K) reports "Republicans had speculated the conference could vote as early as Wednesday to remove Amash from the" GOP conference, the

olice Department Assigns Officer To FBI Gun Violence Task Force. • WPost: Voters Usher In "New Phase Of Drug Policy." Other FBI News • DOJ Report: Acosta Engaged In No Misconduct When He Agreed To Epstein Plea Deal. • Ramsey Tapped As New Portland, Oregon SAC. Other Washington News • Media Analyses:

Department said the prosecutor who handled a 2008 case against Jeffrey Epstein showed poor judgment but did not engage in professional misconduct. Alex Acosta, who later became President Trump's labor secretary, was under fire for the generous plea deal that he entered into with Epstein, who was accused of

s were filed in Jackson County Court last month where Pete Musico was in tears while a judge considered lowering bond from $1 million to $100,000." The Detroit News <https://www.detroitnews.corn/story/news/local/michigan/2020/11/12/plan-a-alleged-terror- plot-execute-tyrants-capitol-tv/6265522002/> (11/12, Dickso

olice Department Assigns Officer To FBI Gun Violence Task Force. • WPost: Voters Usher In "New Phase Of Drug Policy." OTHER FBI NEWS • DO) Report: Acosta Engaged In No Misconduct When He Agreed To Epstein Plea Deal. • Ramsey Tapped As New Portland, Oregon SAC. OTHER WASHINGTON NEWS • Media Analyses:

e Department said the prosecutor who handled a 2008 case against Jeffrey Epstein showed poor judgment but did not engage in professional misconduct. Alex Acosta, who later became President Trump's labor secretary, was under fire for the generous plea deal that he entered into with Epstein, who was accused o

were filed in Jackson County Court last month where Pete Musico was in tears while a judge considered lowering bond from $1 million to $100,000." The Detroit News (11/12, Dickson, 825K) reports, "The eight-page brief, filed in October in a bid to block a bond reduction for defendant Pete Musico, 42, of Munith

to "Egregious" Acosta/Epstein Plea Deal. The Miami Herald (12/30, 658K) editorializes that "the questionable actions of Miami's former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta in gifting a sweetheart federal plea deal to a Palm Beach multimillionaire and serial sexual predator have rightly come under fire." They "should a

r federal investigation, as we recommended in a recent editorial." Instead of "insisting on more- serious charges and a harsher sentence for Epstein, Acosta repeatedly caved to the demands of the sexual predator's high- powered lawyers and even worked with the legal team to limit the scope and publicity o

as been observed due to the leak. We have been contacting each defector (to brief them)." Blue Cross Informing 15K Members Of Potential Data Breach. The Detroit News (12/28, 521K) reports, "Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is informing nearly 15,000 customers about a potential leak of some of their private info

extension to file a motion for a new trial. The defense team has until March 28 to file the motion, the judge ordered." White House "Looking Into" Acosta's Handling Of Sexual Abuse Case While US Attorney In Miami. The AP (2/22) reports on Friday, White House Press Secretary Sanders said the White Hous

he AP (2/22) reports on Friday, White House Press Secretary Sanders said the White House is "looking into" what the AP describes as 'Labor Secretary Alex Acosta's handling of a secret plea deal with a wealthy financier accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls." Acosta was US attorney in Miami at

d after, starting in October 2014 to December 2015." Taylor, Michigan Police Officer Suspended, Mayor's Aide Quits As FBI Corruption Probe Widens. The Detroit News (2/22, Snell, Rahal, 719K) reports that Taylor, Michigan Mayor Rick Sollars' chief of staff "is leaving his post and a police officer has been suspe

olice Department Assigns Officer To FBI Gun Violence Task Force. • WPost: Voters Usher In "New Phase Of Drug Policy." OTHER FBI NEWS • DO) Report: Acosta Engaged In No Misconduct When He Agreed To Epstein Plea Deal. • Ramsey Tapped As New Portland, Oregon SAC. OTHER WASHINGTON NEWS • Media Analyses:

e Department said the prosecutor who handled a 2008 case against Jeffrey Epstein showed poor judgment but did not engage in professional misconduct. Alex Acosta, who later became President Trump's labor secretary, was under fire for the generous plea deal that he entered into with Epstein, who was accused o

were filed in Jackson County Court last month where Pete Musico was in tears while a judge considered lowering bond from $1 million to $100,000." The Detroit News (11/12, Dickson, 825K) reports, "The eight-page brief, filed in October in a bid to block a bond reduction for defendant Pete Musico, 42, of Munith

kruptcy courthouse during protests May 30 following" the death of George Floyd. US Attorney Nicholas Trutanich "labeled defendants Alejandro Avalos, Alexander Kostan, Reginald Lewis, Kelton K. Simon and Jeanette R. Wallace `agitators' and accused them of inciting and escalating violence, vandalism and destructio

pleaded guilty in October for killing five employees at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis. Former Detroit Prosecutor Arraigned In Obstruction Case. The Detroit News <https://www.detroitnews.comistory/news/local/macomb-county/2020/09/18fforrner-macomb- prosecutor-eric-smith-arraigned-obstruction-case/3492104001/>

one count of willfully deceiving the FBI about the criminal activity of others when he was interviewed in 2017 and 2018." According to the charge, "Acosta failed to disclose in interviews with agents benefits both he and Sandoval received from another person - identified only as Individual A - includin

ray gel outside the U.S. Capitol building during the riot in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6." Michigan Man Charged In Capitol Riot Will Fight For Bond. The Detroit News (3/29, 1.16M) reports that "the first Michigan resident charged with a federal crime stemming from the Capitol riot pleaded not guilty to five charg

kruptcy courthouse during protests May 30 following" the death of George Floyd. US Attorney Nicholas Trutanich "labeled defendants Alejandro Avalos, Alexander Kostan, Reginald Lewis, Kelton K. Simon and Jeanette R. Wallace 'agitators' and accused them of inciting and escalating violence, vandalism and destructio

pleaded guilty in October for killing five employees at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis. Former Detroit Prosecutor Arraigned In Obstruction Case. The Detroit News (9/18, 825K) reports former prosecutor Eric Smith of Macomb County, Michigan, "was arraigned on an obstruction of justice charge Friday in federal c

one count of willfully deceiving the FBI about the criminal activity of others when he was interviewed in 2017 and 2018." According to the charge, "Acosta failed to disclose in interviews with agents EFTA00161272 benefits both he and Sandoval received from another person — identified only as Individu

pray gel outside the U.S. Capitol building during the riot in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6." Michigan Man Charged In Capitol Riot Will Fight For Bond. The Detroit News (3/29, 1.16M) reports that "the first Michigan resident charged with a federal crime stemming from the Capitol riot pleaded not guilty to five charg