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Type: Government report (opr findings)
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Summary

This document contains findings from an Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) report regarding Alexander Acosta's handling of the Epstein case. While OPR did not find evidence of corruption or professional misconduct regarding the decision to enter a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), it concluded that Acosta exercised 'poor judgment' and relied on a flawed application of federalism principles. Additionally, the report concludes that attorneys did not commit misconduct regarding the lack of victim consultation, citing the interpretation of the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) at the time.

People (5)

Name Role Context
Epstein Subject of investigation
Subject of federal prosecution consideration and NPA
Acosta US Attorney (implied)
Made decision on NPA; found to have exercised 'poor judgment' but not misconduct
Epstein's defense counsel Attorney
Participated in 'breakfast meeting' with Acosta in October 2007
USAO managers Department of Justice Officials
Expressed concerns about legal issues and witness credibility
Victims Victims of crime
Discussed in relation to CVRA rights and lack of consultation

Organizations (3)

Name Type Context
OPR
Office of Professional Responsibility; conducted the investigation into Acosta's conduct
USAO
United States Attorney's Office
Department
Department of Justice (implied context of CVRA interpretation)

Timeline (2 events)

October 2007
Breakfast meeting between Acosta and one of Epstein's defense counsel.
Unknown
Unknown (Prior to Oct 2007)
Signing of the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA).
Unknown

Relationships (2)

Acosta Professional/Adversarial Epstein's defense counsel
Held a 'breakfast meeting' in October 2007.
Acosta Professional/Supervisory USAO managers
Managers had concerns about legal issues leading to pre-charge resolution preference.

Key Quotes (4)

"OPR did not find evidence that his decision was based on corruption or other impermissible considerations, such as Epstein’s wealth, status, or associations."
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"OPR concludes that Acosta’s decision to resolve the federal investigation through the NPA constitutes poor judgment."
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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."
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"OPR further concludes that none of the subject attorneys committed professional misconduct with respect to the government’s interactions with victims."
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