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Summary
This document is a newspaper clipping from February 2019 detailing former prosecutor Jeffrey Sloman's public defense of Alexander Acosta regarding the lenient 2008 plea deal given to Jeffrey Epstein. Sloman attributes the deal to 'legal impediments' and terrified victims, rather than corruption or pressure from Epstein's high-profile lawyers. The article notes the reopening of a DOJ investigation into the case following the Miami Herald's 'Perversion of Justice' series.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Julie K. Brown | Author/Reporter |
Reporter for the Miami Herald who wrote the article and the 'Perversion of Justice' series.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Subject |
Wealthy New York hedge fund manager, sex offender, lives on Little St. James Island.
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| Alexander Acosta | Former U.S. Attorney / U.S. Secretary of Labor |
Former prosecutor who crafted the plea deal; his role is being defended by Sloman.
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| Jeffrey H. Sloman | Former Prosecutor / Attorney |
Former second in command under Acosta; wrote op-ed defending the handling of the Epstein case.
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| Donald Trump | President (at time of article) |
Mentioned as a friend of Jeffrey Epstein.
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| Bill Clinton | Former President |
Mentioned as a friend of Jeffrey Epstein.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| The Virgin Islands Daily News |
Newspaper where this article appeared.
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| Miami Herald |
Newspaper that published the original 'Perversion of Justice' series and Sloman's op-ed.
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| U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami |
Office where Acosta and Sloman worked during the original case.
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| Justice Department |
Opened an investigation into prosecutorial misconduct.
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| Palm Beach Sheriff's Department |
Rules barred the work release privileges Epstein received.
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| Congress |
About 30 members demanded a probe into the case.
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Timeline (3 events)
2001-2006
Epstein ran a sex pyramid scheme targeting underage girls.
Palm Beach estate
Jeffrey Epstein
Underage victims
2008-2009
Plea deal negotiation and execution; Epstein pleads guilty to state charges.
Miami / Palm Beach
2019-02
Justice Department announces investigation into prosecutorial misconduct.
Washington D.C.
Locations (7)
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Location of the U.S. Attorney's Office and Miami Herald.
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Location of Epstein's home and the crimes.
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Location of one of Epstein's homes.
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Epstein's residence off St. Thomas.
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Nearby location to Little St. James.
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Region of publication.
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Referenced regarding political polarization.
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Relationships (3)
Sloman was second in command under Acosta at the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Described as a friend.
Described as a friend.
Key Quotes (6)
"Given the obstacles we faced in fashioning a robust federal prosecution, we decided to negotiate a resolution."Source
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"We did not reach this decision lightly and it came only after significant and often rancorous internal debate."Source
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"As additional details about Epstein's crimes have emerged, it is clear to me that we should have pushed for much harsher terms."Source
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"That said, some have mistakenly suggested that our office kowtowed to Epstein's high-priced defense lawyers or, worse, that his lawyers corrupted or intimidated us into submission ... nothing could be further from the truth."Source
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"legal impediments"Source
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"terrified"Source
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Quote #6
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