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Miami Herald investigation links Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to a 'sweetheart deal' with Jeffrey Epstein

Date
November 11, 2025
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House Oversight
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House Oversight #021216
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3
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2

Summary

The passage references a high‑profile investigation by the Miami Herald that alleges Labor Secretary Alex Acosta arranged a favorable plea deal for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This ties a Acosta, then Labor Secretary, is cited for a 'sweetheart deal' with Epstein. The claim originates from a Pulitzer‑winning Miami Herald series by Julie K. Brown and Emily Michot. The deal allegedly in

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