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OPR interview of Acosta regarding his decisions in the Epstein case, where Acosta conceded the NPA did not represent 'appropriate punishment' or 'best outcome'.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPR | person | 0 | View Entity |
| R. ALEXANDER ACOSTA | person | 235 | View Entity |
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This document analyzes R. Alexander Acosta's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein prosecution, critiquing his use and interpretation of the Petite policy. It details Acosta's reasoning for federal non-intervention, his view on the state's role, and his concessions during an OPR interview that the outcome was not an appropriate punishment. The text also references the Ashcroft Memo and mentions an estimated sentencing range for Epstein by Villafaña.
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