Jeffrey Epstein received a lenient plea deal after Miami U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta signed a non‑prosecution agreement
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Jeffrey Epstein received a lenient plea deal after Miami U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta signed a non‑prosecution agreement The passage links a senior Justice Department official (U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta) to a non‑prosecution agreement that effectively shielded Epstein from federal charges, providing concrete names, dates, and a legal mechanism. While the basic facts have been reported, the document cites specific court filing details (case 1:19‑cv‑03377, filing date 04/16/19) that could be used to obtain the sealed agreement and investigate whether political pressure influenced the deal, making it a strong lead for further investigative work. Key insights: Acosta signed a non‑prosecution agreement in 2007 that halted a 53‑page federal indictment against Epstein.; The agreement was sealed, preventing public disclosure of the indictment’s contents.; Epstein received a reduced state‑court plea and was placed in a private wing of the Palm Beach County jail with work‑release privileges.
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Federal prosecutors allegedly back‑down on Epstein victim notifications after pressure from Epstein’s lawyers, with DOJ officials’ communications revealing internal conflict
Federal prosecutors allegedly back‑down on Epstein victim notifications after pressure from Epstein’s lawyers, with DOJ officials’ communications revealing internal conflict The passage provides concrete names (Jeffrey Sloman, Acosta, Lefkowitz, Starr) and dates (2008, 2013) showing possible obstruction of victim notifications in the Epstein case, suggesting a lead for investigating DOJ and FBI decision‑making. While it ties high‑level officials, the claim of pressure from Epstein’s attorneys is not yet corroborated, limiting the score to the high‑mid range. Key insights: Jeffrey Sloman, top aide to U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, planned to notify Epstein victims after a plea deal was signed.; Lefkowitz warned Acosta that the office had promised not to contact victims or potential claimants.; Federal prosecutors resumed the FBI investigation and interviewed witnesses in NY and NM while plea negotiations continued.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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