Law firms request DOJ oversight of Jeffrey Epstein case, citing alleged prosecutor misconduct
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Law firms request DOJ oversight of Jeffrey Epstein case, citing alleged prosecutor misconduct The document reveals a formal request by high‑profile lawyers (Kenneth Starr, former independent counsel) to Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip for a review of federal involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein case, alleging misconduct by U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta and Miami prosecutors. It identifies specific DOJ officials and a Deferred Prosecution Agreement, offering a concrete lead for further investigation into possible DOJ interference or leniency. Key insights: Letter dated May 19 2008 from Kenneth Starr and Joe Whitley to Deputy AG Mark Filip requesting DOJ review of Epstein case; Allegations that U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta limited a Criminal Division review and that federal prosecutors engaged in professional misconduct; Reference to a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) for Epstein and claims it was not properly enforced
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