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January 01, 2006
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Acosta stated that in 2006, it was highly unusual for a U.S. Attorney's Office to get involved in a state solicitation case.
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| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acosta | person | 475 | View Entity |
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This document details the rationale behind Alexander Acosta's decision to pursue a state-based, pre-charge disposition in the Jeffrey Epstein case instead of a federal trial. Acosta explained to the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) that his decision was based on federalism concerns, the weakness of the case, and a desire to act as a 'backstop' to the state prosecution, ensuring Epstein was registered as a sex offender. This contrasts with the views of other prosecutors, like Villafaña, who believed strongly in the federal case and wanted to proceed to trial.
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Lourie and Acosta revised a draft of the federal plea agreement.
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Acosta advises the Defense that the USAO will defer to the State Attorney regarding victim notification for the State Plea Hearing, but the USAO would notify victims of the Federal Resolution.
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