pared a 53-page federal indictment charging Epstein with sex crimes that could have put him in federal prison for life. But then- Miami U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta signed off on a non-prosecution agreement, which was negotiated, signed and sealed so that no one would know the full scope of Epstein’s crimes. The

--- Even from jail, Jeffrey Epstein manipulated the system | Miami Herald Page 3 of 17 Case 1:19-cv-03377 Document 1-1 Filed 04/16/19 Page 4 of 18 Acosta, who is now President Donald Trump’s secretary of labor, told lawmakers last year at his confirmation hearing that he did not know that Epstein would

letter that they want to know more about the circumstances surrounding the deal, which was made by then-U.S. Attorney and current Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta. As Epstein’s defense attorney in that case, Dershowitz is not upset about it the deal at all. “I’m very proud of that deal, that’s what lawyers ar

of a child sex case Julie K. Brown Nine months before cutting a covert plea deal with sex trafficking suspect Jeffrey Epstein, Miami U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta was notified that the lead prosecutor in Epstein’s case had concealed victim information in another underage sex crimes case, the Miami Herald has l

a Texas man who traveled to Florida to have sex with a 14-year-old girl, had a prior history of predatory behavior with minors, court records show. Acosta, her boss at the time, not only knew about Villafafa’s breach — records show that he subsequently defended it. Acosta assigned another prosecutor in

a minor girl. What do you know about that, if anything?” Zloch asked Villafana. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021745 --- PAGE BREAK --- 4 Former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta never told sexual-abuse victims of a lenient plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein. Getty Images Only then did Zloch learn that McDaniel had preyed on othe

of a child sex case Julie K. Brown Nine months before cutting a covert plea deal with sex trafficking suspect Jeffrey Epstein, Miami U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta was notified that the lead prosecutor in Epstein’s case had concealed victim information in another underage sex crimes case, the Miami Herald has l

a Texas man who traveled to Florida to have sex with a 14-year-old girl, had a prior history of predatory behavior with minors, court records show. Acosta, her boss at the time, not only knew about Villafafia’s breach — records show that he subsequently defended it. Acosta assigned another prosecutor in

eference to another incident with a minor girl. What do you know about that, if anything?” Zloch asked Villafana. <acosta.jpg> Former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta never told sexual-abuse victims of a lenient plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein. Getty Images Only then did Zloch learn that McDaniel had preyed on othe

s — could know the full scope of Epstein’s crimes and who HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016433 --- PAGE BREAK --- else was involved. The U.S. attorney in Miami, Alexander Acosta, was personally involved in the negotiations, records, letters and emails show. Acosta is now a member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet. As U.S.

--- else was involved. The U.S. attorney in Miami, Alexander Acosta, was personally involved in the negotiations, records, letters and emails show. Acosta is now a member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet. As U.S. secretary of labor, he has oversight over international child labor laws and human traff

d under pressure in early November. It was reported on Thursday, a day after this story posted online, that he was no longer in the running. _ a 4 Alex Acosta, Federal Attorney, speaks during a press conference celebrated during the opening sesion of South Florida Anti-Gang Summit at Miami Hilton Hotel on S

of a child sex case Julie K. Brown Nine months before cutting a covert plea deal with sex trafficking suspect Jeffrey Epstein, Miami U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta was notified that the lead prosecutor in Epstein’s case had concealed victim information in another underage sex crimes case, the Miami Herald has l

a Texas man who traveled to Florida to have sex with a 14-year-old girl, had a prior history of predatory behavior with minors, court records show. Acosta, her boss at the time, not only knew about Villafania’s breach — records show that he subsequently defended it. Acosta assigned another prosecutor in

a minor girl. What do you know about that, if anything?” Zloch asked Villafana. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021735 --- PAGE BREAK --- 4 Former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta never told sexual-abuse victims of a lenient plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein. Getty Images Only then did Zloch learn that McDaniel had preyed on othe

4 The Virgin Islands Daily News VIRGIN ISLANDS Saturday, February 23, 2019 White House ‘looking into’ Acosta’s role in illegal sex offender plea deal By JOHN T. BENNETT CQ-Roll Call WASHINGTON — _ White House press secretary Sarah Huck- abee Sanders on Fri

ite House press secretary Sarah Huck- abee Sanders on Friday declined to say whether President Donald Trump still has confidence in La- bor Secretary Alexander Acosta, a day after a federal judge ruled the Justice Department broke the law while Acosta was a U.S. attorney. A judge said Acosta — then the U.S. attorn

victim, the fil- ing said. It allows victims the “rea- sonable right” to confer with the U.S. attorneys handling the case. The deal reached between Acos- ta and Epstein’s attorneys allowed him to not be prosecuted in fed- eral court, and instead sentenced in state court. The immunity from prosecution also

s rights of our client, are at issue. Recently, the Criminal Division concluded a very limited review of this matter at the request of U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. Critically, however, this review deliberately excluded many important aspects of this case. Just this past Friday, on May 16, 2008, we received a le

his point below. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010723 --- PAGE BREAK --- Honorable Mark Filip May 19, 2008 Page 2 By way of background, we were informed by Mr. Acosta that, at his request, CEOS would be conducting a review to determine whether federal prosecution was both appropriate and, in his words, “fair.” That

y of Utah law professor who is representing the two women. The U.S. attorney's office in Miami would not comment. But the U.S. attorney at the time. R. Alexander Acosta, said in a 2011 letter defending his office that more evidence came to light after Epstein made his deal. "Many victims have spoken out. filing deta

ein made his deal. "Many victims have spoken out. filing detailed statements in civil cases seeking damages. Physical evidence has been discovered," Acosta wrote. "Had these additional statements and evidence been known, the outcome may have been different.” Epstein has settled lawsuits for undisclosed

date is prior to October 20, 2006. Sincerely, ~ R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA BY: ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY HOUSE_OVE

to October 20, 2006. Sincerely, ~ R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA BY: ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY HOUSE_OVE

rds learned that Epstein violated his agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to do so and delayed entry of his plea. See Letter from U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta to Lilly Ann Sanchez, Dec. 19, 2007 (Exhibit “L”). 29. On January 10, 2008 and again on May 30, 2008 E.W. and L.M. received letters from the FBI adv

plea. See Letter from U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta to Lilly Ann Sanchez, Dec. 19, 2007 (Exhibit “L”)

er revealed that after negotiations started, “[w]hat followed was a year-long assault on the prosecution and the prosecutors” by Epstein. Letter from R. Alexander Acosta, former U.S. Att’y, to Whom It May Concern (Mar. 20, 2011), reprinted in Conchita Sarnoff, Behind Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s Sweetheart Deal, DAILY

2011), reprinted in Conchita Sarnoff, Behind Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s Sweetheart Deal, DAILY BEAST (Mar. 25, 2011, 3:17 AM), http://goo.gl/kyveiF. Acosta, however, claimed that the pressure did not influence the ultimate disposition of the case. Id. 44 Landon Thomas Jr., From Paradise to County Jail:

for Epstein — the man who sexually abused the victims,” they said of emails and meetings between federal prosecutors, including U.S. Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, who was then U.S. attorney for South Florida. In an affidavit, Edwards said Assistant U.S. Attorney Marie Villafana, who was handling Epstein’s cas

prosecutors, including U.S. Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, who was then U.S. attorney for South Florida. I

Edwards learned that Epstein violated ie sores with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to do so and delayed entry of his plea. See Letter fain U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta to Lilly Ann Sanchez, Dec. 19, 2007 (Exhibit “L.”). 29. On January 10, 2008 and again on May 30, 2008 E.W. and L.M. received letters from the FBI ad

plea. See Letter fain U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta to Lilly Ann Sanchez, Dec. 19, 2007 (Exhibit “L.”

sequently, Ms. 4 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012163 --- PAGE BREAK --- KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP Villafana emailed the defense stating that United States Attorney Acosta would accept no less than 18 months of incarceration, following by a one-year term of house arrest. Federal Prosecutors Misrepresented the Number of

lic.” See Tab 27, September 24, 2007 Email from J. Lefkowitz to M. Villafana. 22. Ms. Villafana replied that she had “forwarded your message only to Alex [Acosta], Andy [Lourie], and Rolando [Garcia]. I don’t anticipate it going any further than that.” Jd. 23. Ms. Villafana stated that the agreement would be

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letter that they want to know more about the circumstances surrounding the deal, which was made by then-U.S. Attorney and current Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta. As Epstein’s defense attorney in that case, Dershowitz is not upset about it the deal at all. “I’m very proud of that deal, that’s what lawyers ar

awyers are supposed to get the best deals they can.” If he could have gotten 10 months or no time at all, that would have been even better, he said. Acosta said in the past that Epstein’s lawyers, including Dershowitz, put pressure on his office by investigating his staff. Dershowitz has denied this. “A

d of contact. ... You never stop being a person's lawyer." Background: Dershowitz helped Epstein get a sweetheart plea deal from then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta (now Donald Trump's labor secretary and a rumored long-shot contender for attorney general). ¢ A bombshell Miami Herald investigative series last w

eart plea deal from then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta (now Donald Trump's labor secretary and a rumored

stein has had plenty of trouble avoiding the media of late. Reports about his friendship with Prince Andrew sparked a March 20 three-page letter from Alex Acosta, U.S. attorney when the agreement was reached, to the Daily Beast online news site. Acosta said the federal government intervened in Epstein's case

nce Andrew sparked a March 20 three-page letter from Alex Acosta, U.S. attorney when the agreement was reached, to the Daily Beast online news site. Acosta said the federal government intervened in Epstein's case at request of police because the Palm Beach state attorney's office was going to offer him a

pared a 53-page federal indictment charging Epstein with sex crimes that could have put him in federal prison for life. But then- Miami U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta signed off on a non-prosecution agreement, which was negotiated, signed and sealed so that no one would know the full scope of Epstein’s crimes. The

--- Even from jail, Jeffrey Epstein manipulated the system | Miami Herald Page 3 of 17 Case 1:19-cv-03377 Document 1-1 Filed 04/16/19 Page 4 of 18 Acosta, who is now President Donald Trump’s secretary of labor, told lawmakers last year at his confirmation hearing that he did not know that Epstein would

ater revealed that after negotiations started, "what followed was a year-long assault on the prosecution and the prosecutors" by Epstein. Letter from R. Alexander Acosta, former U.S. Att'y, to Whom It May Concern (Mar. 20, 2011), reprinted in Conchita Sarnoff, Behind Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's Sweetheart Deal, Daily

011), reprinted in Conchita Sarnoff, Behind Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's Sweetheart Deal, Daily Beast (Mar. 25, 2011, 3:17 AM), http://goo.gi/kyveiF’. Acosta, however, claimed that the pressure did not influence the ultimate disposition of the case. Id. “4 Landon Thomas Jr., From Paradise to County Jail: