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Epstein plea deal in 2008 result of ‘poor judgment’: Justice DepartmentUnder the terms of the deal, Epstein pleaded guilty to lesser state charges and served a brief stint in jail where he was granted daily work release.WorldNov 13, 2020
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Acosta resigning from role as Labor Secretary amid fallout from Epstein dealLabour Secretary Alex Acosta is resigning from his position after a week of criticism over his role in brokering a plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein.PoliticsJul 12, 2019
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Jeffrey Epstein struck a secret deal in 2008. Here’s what it means for the current caseThe financier is accused of paying underage girls hundreds of dollars in cash for massages and then molesting them at various locations, including homes in Palm Beach, Florida, and New York from 2002 through 2005.CrimeJul 11, 2019
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Embattled Alex Acosta defends Epstein deal amid calls for his resignationThe episode reignited this week when federal prosecutors in New York brought a new round of child sex-trafficking charges against the wealthy hedge fund manager.CrimeJul 11, 2019
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Alex Acosta’s recollection of Jeffrey Epstein deal ‘completely wrong’: former state attorneyTrump's labour secretary insisted Wednesday that the deal in which the billionaire pleaded guilty to lesser state charges was the toughest he could have gotten at the time.PoliticsJul 10, 2019
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New Jeffrey Epstein accuser comes forward, says he raped her when she was 15Epstein has not been charged with assaulting the woman, who outlined the allegations in an interview with the "Today" show.CrimeJul 10, 2019
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Trump’s labour secretary Acosta defends Epstein plea deal, refuses to apologize or resignU.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta defended 2008 plea deal with financier Jeffrey Epstein during a press conference Wednesday.WorldJul 10, 2019
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Trump had ‘a falling out’ with Epstein, says he feels bad for AcostaSpeaking to reporters, Trump said he feels "very badly" for Acosta and praised him as "very good" at his job.PoliticsJul 9, 2019
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