Event Details
November 26, 2008
Description
USAO advised Department of Justice about Acosta's recusal from Epstein-related matters due to potential employment with Kirkland & Ellis.
Participants (4)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland & Ellis | organization | 111 | View Entity |
| Acosta | person | 475 | View Entity |
| USAO | organization | 691 | View Entity |
| Department | organization | 266 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
DOJ-OGR-00023153.tif
This document details events in November 2008 concerning Jeffrey Epstein's work release, which USAO official Villafaña believed breached his non-prosecution agreement (NPA). Villafaña communicated her concerns to defense attorney Black and other officials, leading to a notice of NPA violation and the recusal of Acosta from the case. The document highlights the ongoing dispute regarding the terms of Epstein's incarceration and the perceived special treatment he received.
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