Lawmakers demand probe of Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta’s role in Jeffrey Epstein non‑prosecution deal

Lawmakers demand probe of Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta’s role in Jeffrey Epstein non‑prosecution deal The passage links a senior cabinet official (Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta) to a secret plea agreement that granted immunity to Jeffrey Epstein, a high‑profile sex‑trafficking suspect. It cites specific congressional actions, letters to the DOJ Inspector General, and mentions potential suppression of an FBI indictment. These details provide concrete leads (names, dates, agencies) for further investigation and would cause major public outcry if substantiated. Key insights: Acosta, then U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, approved a non‑prosecution agreement for Epstein in 2008.; More than 30 senators and representatives, including Sen. Marco Rubio and Sen. Patty Murray, have called for an investigation.; Letters were sent to DOJ Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz requesting a probe of Acosta’s role.