Relationship Details

Acosta Prosecutor defendant Epstein

Connected Entities

Entity A
Acosta
Type: person
Mentions: 475
Also known as: U.S. Attorney Acosta
Entity B
Epstein
Type: person
Mentions: 3850
Also known as: Ed Epstein

Evidence

The document analyzes whether Acosta's actions as a prosecutor were improperly motivated to benefit Epstein, the subject of the investigation.

Acosta, as U.S. Attorney, made the decision to resolve the federal investigation against Epstein through a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA).

Acosta was responsible for the NPA that benefited Epstein and oversaw the USAO investigation into him.

Acosta made concessions to Epstein's defense.

Acosta made decisions regarding Epstein's prosecution and non-prosecution agreement.

Acosta made decisions regarding Epstein's plea agreement and sentencing.

Source Documents (6)

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This document is an excerpt from a report by the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) analyzing Acosta's handling of the Epstein case. It criticizes Acosta's decision-making regarding Epstein's plea agreement, which resulted in a reduced sentence of 13 months served, and his failure to pursue computer evidence. OPR concluded that Acosta had a greater obligation to understand the implications of his actions in resolving the federal investigation.

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This document is an excerpt from a report by OPR detailing issues with the handling of the Epstein case, specifically focusing on Acosta's role. It highlights Acosta's decision-making, his perceived distance from the details of the case, and communication failures among key participants like Villafaña, Lourie, and Menchel. The report suggests Acosta's actions were driven by concerns about state authority interference, rather than an intent to benefit Epstein.

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This legal document, part of an Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) report, analyzes whether Alexander Acosta's actions in the Jeffrey Epstein case were motivated by improper influences. It argues that Acosta's decision to pursue a federal non-prosecution agreement (NPA), which included jail time and sex offender registration, was a more stringent outcome than the likely state-level sentence, which prosecutor Menchel described as a mere 'slap on the wrist.' The document uses this and other evidence, including recollections from prosecutors Sloman and Menchel, to suggest Acosta was not acting to improperly benefit Epstein but was navigating complex policy and federalism issues.

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This document is a page from an Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) report criticizing former U.S. Attorney Acosta's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The report concludes that Acosta's decision to resolve the case with a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) before the investigation was complete was 'poor judgment' and prevented the USAO from obtaining significant evidence, such as surveillance footage from the PBPD and cooperation from potential co-conspirators. The document notes that key investigative steps, like interviewing Epstein's assistants, were not taken before the lenient deal was offered.

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This document is an excerpt from a report analyzing the handling of a case involving Epstein, focusing on decisions made by U.S. Attorney Acosta. It critiques Acosta's judgment and the flawed decision-making process that led to a Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), which allowed Epstein to manipulate the system to his benefit and left victims and the public questioning justice. The OPR concludes that Acosta exercised poor judgment in his approach to the case.

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This document is an excerpt from a report by the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) analyzing former U.S. Attorney Acosta's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. It details OPR's findings that Acosta's decision to approve a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) requiring Epstein to plead guilty to state charges, resulting in an 18-month sentence, did not violate any clear and unambiguous standards or constitute professional misconduct, despite OPR criticizing certain decisions made during the investigation.

Mutual Connections

Entities connected to both Acosta and Epstein

United States (location)
Lefcourt (person)
OPR (person)
Trump (person)
Menchel (person)
USAFLS (organization)
Gerald Lefcourt (person)
USAO (organization)
Lourie (person)
Starr (person)

Acosta's Other Relationships

Business associate Villafaña
Strength: 22/10 View
Business associate Sloman
Strength: 19/10 View
Professional Sloman
Strength: 11/10 View
Professional Epstein
Strength: 10/10 View
Professional Lefkowitz
Strength: 10/10 View

Epstein's Other Relationships

Business associate GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Strength: 26/10 View
Business associate MAXWELL
Strength: 13/10 View
Business associate Ms. Maxwell
Strength: 13/10 View
Legal representative MAXWELL
Strength: 13/10 View
Legal representative United States
Strength: 13/10 View

Relationship Metadata

Type
Prosecutor defendant
Relationship Strength
10/10
Strong relationship with substantial evidence
Source Documents
6
Extracted
2025-11-20 14:36
Last Updated
2025-12-26 15:44

Entity Network Stats

Acosta 189 relationships
Epstein 1064 relationships
Mutual connections 10

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