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Acosta Stands His Ground on Epstein Case, Offers Explanation for 2008 Plea Deal
Speaking from the Labor Department in Washington D.C. Wednesday afternoon, Secretary Alex Acosta defended the handling of a case against pedophile Jeffery Epstein back in 2008. At the time, Acosta was the U.S. Attorney in Florida and his handling of the case is under scrutiny after Epstein was arrested by federal authorities over the weekend. …
Alex Acosta defends role in Epstein sexual abuse scandal
He insisted Wednesday that his office had secured a reasonable sentence facing an uncertain trial with reluctant witnesses. “Facts are important and facts are being overlooked,” Acosta told reporters at the Labor Department in Washington. “These cases are complex, especially when they involve children.” Acosta is not expected to resign, an administration official said. The …
28 women reportedly sent to Mar-a-Lago in 1992 for VIP party of two—Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
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Epstein plea deal: Alex Acosta defends handling of 2008 case
“The crimes committed by Epstein are horrific, and I am pleased that NY prosecutors are moving forward with a case based on new evidence,” Acosta wrote in a series of tweets on Tuesday. “With the evidence available more than a decade ago, federal prosecutors insisted that Epstein go to jail, register as a sex offender …
Kellyanne Conway defends Trump Labor secretary amid fresh scrutiny over Epstein deal
White House counselor Kellyanne ConwayKellyanne Elizabeth ConwayHere are the key figures subpoenaed by Democrats in Trump probes Here are the top paid White House staffers The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump touts handshake with Kim, tariff freeze with Xi MORE on Tuesday defended Labor Secretary Alexander AcostaRene (Alex) Alexander AcostaJeffrey Epstein charged with sex trafficking crimes …
Pelosi adds her voice to those calling for Acosta’s resignation over earlier Epstein case
John Wagner National reporter leading The Post’s breaking political news team July 9 at 10:01 AM House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Monday night became the highest-profile lawmaker to call for the resignation of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, citing his handling as a U.S. attorney of an earlier case against Jeffrey Epstein that resulted in …
Live updates: Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein indictment unsealed
An attorney for three alleged Jeffrey Epstein victims said his clients are “very gratified” by the indictments. Attorney David Boies represents three women who have publicly shared allegations of abuse by Epstein – some of whom were minors during the time of the crimes. “It’s a great step forward. This one is something that was …
Jeffrey Epstein Is Accused of Luring Girls to His Manhattan Mansion and Abusing Them
[What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox.] Federal prosecutors appear to have resurrected a federal sex crimes case against the billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein by focusing on accusations that he sexually assaulted girls at his mansion in Manhattan — more than a decade after a widely …
Why the Trump White House Is Caught Up in the Jeffrey Epstein Scandal
“He’s a lot of fun to be with,” the president said at the time. “It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.” What is he accused of? The charges against Mr. Epstein predate Saturday’s arrest by more than a decade, …