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person Jeffrey Epstein
Legal representative
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Prosecutor defendant
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person Jay Lefkowitz
Legal representative
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Prosecutor subject
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person Mr. Sloman
Professional subordinate
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person Donald Trump
Political appointee
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person President Trump
Political nominee nominator
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person Kenneth Starr
Professional adversarial
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person Marie Villafaña
Business associate
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person Matthew Menchel
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person Donald Trump
Political appointment
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person Jeffrey H. Sloman
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person Donald Trump
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person Ken Starr
Legal representative
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person Jeff Sloman
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person Jeffrey Sloman
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person Lawmakers (Sasse, Rubio, Murray, etc.)
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person Jeffrey Epstein
Subject of prosecution prosecutor
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person Donald Trump
Political professional
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person Kenneth W. Starr
Legal representative
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person Menchel
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person A. Marie Villafaña
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person Jeffrey Sloman
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person Donald Trump
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person Barry Krischer
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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
N/A N/A Epstein sentenced to 18 months, served 13 months. Florida View
N/A N/A A lawsuit was filed over how federal prosecutors handled the accusations against Jeffrey Epstein. Not mentioned View
N/A N/A Acosta interview with Trump transition team where he explained the Epstein deal. Unknown View
N/A Legal agreement Signing of the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) N/A View
N/A N/A Alexander Acosta was nominated by President Trump to be the secretary of labor. Not mentioned View
N/A N/A Revival of prosecution commenced in SDFL against Epstein resulting in NPA Southern District of Florida View
N/A N/A Acosta began discussing possible employment with Kirkland & Ellis and recused himself. USAO View
N/A N/A Alexander Acosta, as a federal prosecutor, cut a deal with Jeffrey Epstein regarding accusations ... Miami View
N/A N/A Review of the investigation requested by U.S. Attorney Acosta. USAO View
N/A N/A Drafting of the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) USAO View
N/A N/A OPR Investigation Conclusion DOJ View
N/A N/A Acosta helps Epstein avoid life in prison Unspecified View
N/A N/A Plea deal / Non-prosecution agreement finalized. Florida View
N/A N/A Breakfast meeting between Acosta and Defense Counsel. Unknown View
2025-10-01 N/A Meeting between Alexander Acosta and Jay Lefkowitz to finalize the Epstein non-prosecution agreem... West Palm Beach Marriott on... View
2025-01-01 N/A Justice Department launched a probe into professional misconduct by Acosta and Villafaña. Washington D.C. View
2019-07-19 N/A Alexander Acosta resigned as U.S. Secretary of Labor due to criticism of the Epstein case. Washington D.C. View
2019-07-12 N/A Acosta resigns as Secretary of Labor. Washington D.C. View
2019-07-10 N/A Alexander Acosta publicly defends his role in the Epstein prosecution. Washington D.C. (Implied) View
2019-02-21 N/A Judge Marra rules that federal prosecutors broke the law in the Epstein case. Southern District of Florida View
2019-02-15 N/A Publication of Miami Herald article regarding Jeffrey Sloman defending Alexander Acosta. Miami/Palm Beach View
2019-02-04 N/A Approximate date ('Last week') it was revealed OPR opened investigation into Acosta. Washington D.C. View
2019-02-01 N/A Court ruled in favor of victims, stating prosecutors violated CVRA. Florida federal court View
2019-01-01 N/A U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra ruled that federal prosecutors broke the law regarding the E... South Florida View
2019-01-01 N/A Judge Marra granted summary judgment to victims, ruling prosecutors violated the CVRA. U.S. District Court View

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This document appears to be an excerpt from a news report (likely the Miami Herald given the authors) included in House Oversight Committee files. It details a December 2007 letter from Alexander Acosta to Kenneth Starr, in which Acosta complains that Epstein is in violation of a September plea agreement and criticizes the defense team's stalling tactics. The page features a collage of photos including Epstein, Maxwell, Prince Andrew, Dershowitz, and others, though only the text is analyzed here.

News article/report excerpt within congressional oversight record
2025-11-19
Analysis Source

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This document, likely from a House Oversight investigation, details the 2011 fallout where victim Roberts publicly accused Epstein, Dershowitz, and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse. It describes Alexander Acosta's defense of his decision not to prosecute Epstein federally, citing a 'year-long assault' by Epstein's legal team. However, the report notes that documents show prosecutors capitulated to the defense team's demands, abandoning a prepared 53-page indictment from 2007.

Investigative report / congressional record
2025-11-19
Analysis Source

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This document appears to be a page from a 2018 news article (likely the Miami Herald) included in a House Oversight Committee file. It details the legal maneuvering by Epstein's high-profile legal team to avoid prison time for him and highlights the efforts of Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter and Detective Joseph Recarey to investigate Epstein despite the risks to their careers. The text describes the influx of underage girls to Epstein's Palm Beach compound and the wealthy environment of the island.

News article printout / house oversight committee exhibit
2025-11-19
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This document appears to be a page from a report or news article (likely the Miami Herald's investigation) included in House Oversight records. It highlights Alexander Acosta's personal involvement in legal negotiations as the U.S. Attorney in Miami, noting his subsequent position in the Trump Cabinet and consideration for Attorney General. It also references the Miami Herald's analysis of records identifying over 80 victims.

News article / congressional record exhibit
2025-11-19
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This newspaper article from December 8, 2018, reports that over two dozen U.S. lawmakers are demanding an investigation into Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta for his role as a former federal prosecutor in brokering a lenient 2008 plea deal for multimillionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The call for a probe, spurred by a Miami Herald investigation, highlights how the deal granted Epstein immunity, hid the proceedings from his underage victims, and allowed him to serve only 13 months in jail.

Newspaper article
2025-11-19
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This document is a snippet from a news article by Marc Fisher, identified by the label 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022399'. The article discusses a lawsuit concerning a deal that federal prosecutors, including then-Labor Secretary nominee Alexander Acosta, made with billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex with minors. It also notes that President Trump was a witness in this lawsuit.

News article snippet
2025-11-19
Analysis Source
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Possible employment

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Kirkland & Ellis

Discussions regarding Acosta's employment with the firm.

Employment discussions
2009-01-01
Communication Source

Unknown (referenced in text)

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Sanchez

Included in submission materials.

Letter
2007-12-19
Communication Source

NPA § 2255 Language

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Sanchez

Proposal to resolve disagreements over interpretation of the NPA relating to victim restitution/rights.

Letter
2007-12-19
Communication Source

Modification of Agreement

From: Alexander Acosta
To: MS. SANCHEZ

Proposed modification to the DPA which the defense claims was never agreed to.

Letter
2007-12-19
Communication Source

Victim notification

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Lefkowitz (implied)

Letter referenced by Lefkowitz in his response regarding victim notification and FBI involvement.

Letter
2007-12-19
Communication Source

Victim Notification

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Defense counsel

Informed defense that USAO would defer to State Attorney's discretion regarding notifying victims about Epstein's state plea hearing.

Letter
2007-12-19
Communication Source

NPA Negotiations and Deadlines

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Defense Counsel (Starr...

Acosta expresses frustration with delay tactics and collateral challenges, expecting a decision to reaffirm or unwind the agreement by Dec 7, 2007.

Letter
2007-12-07
Communication Source

Plea hearing delays and defense tactics

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Kenneth Starr

Acosta complained that Epstein was in violation of the September agreement and that the defense team was using tactics to challenge resolutions collaterally.

Letter
2007-12-01
Communication Source

Plea hearing delays and defense tactics

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Kenneth Starr

Acosta complained that Epstein was in violation of the September agreement and that the defense team was using tactics to challenge resolutions collaterally.

Letter
2007-12-01
Communication Source

Plea hearing delays and defense tactics

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Kenneth Starr

Acosta complained that Epstein was in violation of the September agreement and that the defense team was using tactics to challenge resolutions collaterally.

Letter
2007-12-01
Communication Source

Work Release Eligibility

From: Jay Lefkowitz
To: Alexander Acosta

Asserted Epstein is entitled to any sentence available including work release as long as it doesn't violate NPA.

Letter
2007-10-23
Communication Source

Breakfast Meeting

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Jay Lefkowitz

Meeting between US Attorney and Defense Counsel.

Meeting
2007-10-12
Communication Source

Breakfast Meeting

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Jay Lefkowitz

Breakfast meeting between Acosta and Lefkowitz.

Meeting
2007-10-12
Communication Source

Debrief

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Sloman

Acosta communicated with Sloman about his conversation with Lefkowitz.

Communication
2007-10-12
Communication Source

Breakfast Meeting

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Epstein's defense counsel

A meeting cited in the investigation; OPR determined it did not lead to the NPA (which was signed earlier) or benefit Epstein significantly.

Meeting
2007-10-01
Communication Source

Follow up

From: Jay Lefkowitz
To: Alexander Acosta

Reiterated the 'misunderstanding' argument regarding the Sept 12 meeting and requested non-registrable plea

Email
2007-09-23
Communication Source

Plea agreement

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Jay Lefkowitz

Discussed need for Epstein to plead to a registrable offense

Call
2007-09-22
Communication Source

Internal discussion

From: Lourie
To: Alexander Acosta

Discussion following Sanchez emails

Call
2007-09-22
Communication Source

Registration Requirement

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Barry Krischer

According to Villafaña, Acosta called to say registration was non-negotiable. (Note: Krischer did not recall this interaction).

Call
2007-09-21
Communication Source

Proposed 'hybrid' federal plea agreement

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Lourie

Acosta stating he doesn't typically sign plea agreements and that the trial team should only go forward if they support and sign it.

Email
2007-09-20
Communication Source

Deadline Strategy

From: Lourie
To: Alexander Acosta

Asked to stick to deadline; opined it was extreme to allow defense to argue to different agencies.

Email
2007-08-08
Communication Source

Update on Oosterbaan and Investigative Steps

From: Marie Villafaña
To: Alexander Acosta

Informed Acosta that Oosterbaan could join via phone. Requested guidance on interviewing NY assistants while negotiating plea.

Conversation/memo
2007-08-08
Communication Source

Plea agreement

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Epstein's legal team

Direct discussions regarding plea agreement.

Meeting/discussion
2007-08-01
Communication Source

Breakfast Meeting

From: Alexander Acosta
To: Defense counsel

Meeting discussed in OPR report; OPR found no evidence it led to significant decisions benefiting Epstein.

Meeting
2007-01-01
Communication Source

Follow-up regarding delays

From: Jay Lefkowitz
To: Alexander Acosta

Addressed concerns about Epstein delaying the plea; asserted disagreements were the cause of delay.

Letter
2007-01-01
Communication Source

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