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Executive summary of doj office of professional responsibility (opr) report
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Summary
This document is the Executive Summary of a DOJ Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) report from November 2020 investigating the conduct of U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta and other prosecutors regarding the 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) with Jeffrey Epstein. OPR concluded that while Acosta exercised 'poor judgment' in resolving the case via NPA and failing to ensure victims were notified, he did not commit professional misconduct as defined by clear and unambiguous standards. The report details the history of the investigation, the CVRA litigation by victims, and the subsequent fallout leading to Acosta's resignation and Epstein's 2019 arrest and death.
People (8)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject of Investigation |
Multi-millionaire financier accused of sexual activity with minors; signed NPA in 2007; arrested in 2019; committed s...
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| R. Alexander Acosta | Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida |
Approved the NPA; later Secretary of Labor; resigned in July 2019 following public scrutiny of the Epstein deal.
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| Jane Doe / Jane Doe 1 / Jane Doe 2 | Victims / Petitioners |
Victims who filed suit under the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) alleging the government failed to consult them abou...
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| Julie K. Brown | Journalist |
Miami Herald reporter whose 2018 investigative report renewed interest in the case.
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| Ben Sasse | U.S. Senator |
Chairman of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee who requested the OPR investigation in Dec 2018.
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| Donald Trump | President |
Nominated Acosta for Labor Secretary in 2017.
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| Ron DeSantis | Governor of Florida |
Ordered state investigation into Epstein's state plea agreement and work release in 2019.
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| Unnamed AUSA | Assistant U.S. Attorney |
Opened the federal file, drafted proposed 60-count indictment, cooperated with OPR investigation.
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Organizations (11)
Timeline (8 events)
August 10, 2019
Epstein found dead in his cell (ruled suicide).
Metropolitan Correctional Center, Manhattan
July 19, 2006
Palm Beach County grand jury indicted Epstein for felony solicitation of prostitution.
Palm Beach, FL
Jeffrey Epstein
Palm Beach County Grand Jury
July 6, 2019
July 7, 2008
Victim 'Jane Doe' filed emergency CVRA petition in federal court.
Southern District of Florida
Jane Doe
USAO
June 30, 2008
November 28, 2018
Miami Herald published investigative report 'Perversion of Justice'.
Miami, FL
September 24, 2007
Relationships (3)
Acosta approved the NPA resolving the federal investigation into Epstein.
Jane Doe filed petition as a victim of Epstein's crimes.
Trump nominated Acosta for Labor Secretary in 2017.
Key Quotes (5)
"OPR concludes that Acosta's decision to resolve the federal investigation through the NPA constitutes poor judgment."Source
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"Acosta's application of federalism principles was too expansive, his view of the federal interest in prosecuting Epstein was too narrow, and his understanding of the state system was too imperfect to justify the decision to use the NPA."Source
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"The NPA was a flawed mechanism for satisfying the federal interest that caused the government to open its investigation of Epstein."Source
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"OPR found no clear and unambiguous standard that required Acosta to indict Epstein on federal charges or that prohibited his decision to defer prosecution to the state."Source
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"The government's lack of transparency and its inconsistent messages led to victims feeling confused and ill-treated by the government."Source
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