"Epstein belonged to intelligence. The decision to release him was made above my pay grade." Alex Acosta, Attorney for the Southern District of Florida in 2007–08 (42:25 in video) later Trumps Secretary of Labor.
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Alex Acosta was the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida in 2007–08.
As the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida in 2007–08, Acosta
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Alex Acosta oversaw a federal investigation into possible sex trafficking crimes by Jeffrey Epstein.
Acosta oversaw a federal investigation into possible sex trafficking crimes by financier Jeffrey Epstein
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The investigation resulted in a non‑prosecution agreement.
that resulted in a non-prosecution agreement
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Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty to prostitution‑related charges under Florida state law.
Epstein pleaded guilty to prostitution-related charges under Florida state law
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Jeffrey Epstein received a 13‑month prison sentence.
and received only a 13-month prison sentence
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The agreement, which granted immunity from federal prosecution and extended immunity to potential co-conspirators
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drew renewed scrutiny in 2019 after Epstein’s arrest in New York on federal sex trafficking charges
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Acosta defended the agreement as a strategic decision to secure a conviction amid concerns about trial risk
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The agreement was widely criticized as unusually lenient.
but it was widely criticized as unusually lenient
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Alex Acosta resigned as Secretary of Labor in July 2019.
Acosta resigned as Secretary of Labor in July 2019
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Alex Acosta entered the private sector.
After leaving public office, Acosta entered the private sector
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In March 2025, Alex Acosta joined the board of directors of Newsmax.
in March 2025 joined the board of directors of Newsmax
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Alex Acosta chairs the audit committee of Newsmax.
where he chairs the audit committee
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The decision to release him was made above my pay grade.
"The decision to release him was made above my pay grade."
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