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A Virgin Islands Daily News article from December 2018 details Jeffrey Epstein's settlement of a defamation lawsuit with attorney Bradley Edwards just before trial. The article discusses the renewed scrutiny on Epstein's 2008 plea deal approved by Alexander Acosta, mentions his connections to high-profile figures like Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Prince Andrew, and notes ongoing efforts by victims to nullify the original non-prosecution agreement.

This document is an internal DOJ/SDNY email chain from June 18, 2019, circulating a Washington Post opinion article titled 'Jeffrey Epstein’s scandal of secrecy points to a creeping rot in the American justice system.' The article criticizes the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of wealthy predators like Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, and Leslie Moonves, and calls for the unsealing of Ghislaine Maxwell's files and new investigations into Epstein's conduct in New York, New Mexico, and the Virgin Islands. It specifically highlights the role of David Boies in representing victims and criticizes Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta for the previous non-prosecution agreement.

This document is an email from May 2019 forwarding a Law360 article titled 'Epstein Victims Demand Apology From Prosecutors'. The article details how two victims (Jane Does) requested a Florida federal court to nullify the 2008 non-prosecution agreement signed by then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, arguing it violated the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA). The victims sought nullification of the deal, a reopening of the criminal case, an apology, and a hearing with Acosta and Epstein present.

This document is a court filing (Case 1:19-cv-03377) containing a printed Miami Herald article from April 2019. It focuses on Courtney Wild (Jane Doe No. 1), a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, who is suing the federal government for violating the Crime Victims' Rights Act by keeping victims uninformed about Epstein's plea deal. The article implicates Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, noting that prosecutors under his authority gave Epstein a lenient deal, despite Acosta's claims to lawmakers.

This document is a printout of a Miami Herald article filed as a court exhibit in April 2019. It details Alan Dershowitz's vehement denial of sexual misconduct allegations made by Sarah Ransome and Virginia Roberts, framing himself as a victim of attorney David Boies. The article also discusses recent settlements involving Jeffrey Epstein, the controversy surrounding his 2008 plea deal negotiated by Alexander Acosta, and calls by lawmakers for a federal investigation into that deal.

An email dated July 10, 2019, sent by an unnamed Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Southern District of New York. The email circulates a quote and link from a Daily Beast article in which Alexander Acosta claims he was told to back off the Epstein case because Epstein 'belonged to intelligence' and was 'above his pay grade.'

This document, stamped by the House Oversight Committee, details the criticism directed at former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta and prosecutor Marie Villafaña regarding the Jeffrey Epstein plea deal. It highlights judicial orders from Judges Zloch and Marra admonishing the prosecutors for withholding information from both the court and the victims, violating the Crime Victims' Rights Act. The text notes that at the time of writing, Acosta (then Secretary of Labor) was facing scrutiny and a DOJ probe into professional misconduct.

This document is an email dated June 26, 2019, forwarding a Law360 article titled 'Gov't Says Epstein Victims Can't Scrap Nonprosecution Deal.' The article details the federal government's response to a lawsuit by Epstein's victims (Doe v. U.S.), where prosecutors argued that while the Crime Victims Rights Act (CVRA) was violated by Alexander Acosta in 2008, the nonprosecution agreement cannot be undone. The government proposed a meeting and a public hearing for victims to be heard, a remedy the victims' lawyer Brad Edwards criticized as insufficient.

This document is an email forwarding a Law360 article dated April 24, 2019, detailing a legal victory for Jeffrey Epstein. A Florida appeals court ruled that Jean-Luc Brunel's modeling agency, MC2, failed to properly serve Epstein with a lawsuit because they served his business address rather than his primary residence on Little St. James. The article also references the wider context of Epstein's legal history, including the 2007 plea deal involving Alexander Acosta and allegations connecting Brunel to Epstein's trafficking ring.

A legal opinion letter from attorney H. Dohn Williams Jr. to the U.S. Attorney's Office explaining the specific legal mechanisms Jeffrey Epstein used to avoid indefinite civil commitment under Florida's Jimmy Ryce Act. The author details how serving time in county jail rather than state prison was a deliberate loophole used to bypass the Act, a loophole that was closed in 2014. The letter asserts that 'money, powerful friends,' and the cooperation of the U.S. Attorney, State Attorney, and Sheriff's Office facilitated this unique arrangement.

This newspaper article from February 28, 2019, details the sexual abuse committed by Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on the testimony of Michelle Licata and the controversial non-prosecution agreement. It highlights the efforts of Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiner and Detective Joseph Recarey to pursue the case despite pressure, and the role of Epstein's high-profile legal team, including Alan Dershowitz and then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, in securing a lenient deal. The article also touches on the defense's tactics to discredit victims and the broader context of Epstein's influence given his wealth and connections.

This document is a page from a DOJ OPR report detailing the internal decision-making process regarding the notification of victims in the Jeffrey Epstein case. It highlights that prosecutors (Villafaña, Acosta) deliberately chose not to inform victims about the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) or their rights to damages, citing concerns that doing so would compromise the victims' credibility as witnesses and give the appearance of financial motivation. The document specifically references interviews with victim Courtney Wild and others in early 2008 where the existence of the signed NPA was withheld.

This document is a printout of a news article (likely Miami Herald) detailing the reassignment of the Epstein case to U.S. Attorney Byung J. Pak following a ruling by Judge Kenneth Marra. The article highlights that former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta violated the Crime Victims' Rights Act by concealing a non-prosecution agreement from Epstein's victims, granting immunity to Epstein and accomplices despite a 53-page federal indictment draft. It also notes the 'Perversion of Justice' investigation and the misleading of victims regarding the status of the FBI case.

This document is a printout of a November 2018 Miami Herald article by Julie K. Brown, filed as an exhibit in a 2019 court case and marked with a House Oversight Committee stamp. The article details Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 sentencing, where despite facing a potential federal life sentence for abusing underage girls, he received a lenient 18-month state sentence due to a non-prosecution agreement signed by U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta. It highlights the extraordinary privileges Epstein received during incarceration, including work release for 12 hours a day and a private jail wing.

Front page of The Virgin Islands Daily News from February 27, 2019. The prominent headline 'Perversion of justice' discusses Alexander Acosta helping Jeffrey Epstein avoid a life sentence prior to joining the Trump Cabinet. Other stories cover local traffic enforcement, Governor Bryan's Senate testimony, and housing repair payments.

The document is a news article detailing the scrutiny faced by Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance's office over its handling of Jeffrey Epstein's sex offender hearing, following revelations of a secret non-prosecution agreement in Florida. It highlights critical remarks from Judge Pickholz, the involvement of prosecutor Gaffney, and the role of then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta in sealing a federal indictment, ultimately questioning how Vance could have been unaware of the high-profile case.

This document is an excerpt from the book 'Filthy Rich' (pages 204-205), marked as a House Oversight exhibit. It details the 'highly unusual' and preferential treatment Jeffrey Epstein received while incarcerated at the Stockade in Florida between 2008 and 2009, noting that his stay was subsidized by taxpayers. The text highlights US Attorney Acosta's criticism of the state custody arrangement and lists various visitors, including fraudster Arnold Prosperi (pardoned by Bill Clinton) and an associate named Kellen.

A February 2019 article from The Virgin Islands Daily News reporting that the White House was 'looking into' Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta's role in Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 plea deal. The article follows a ruling by Judge Kenneth Marra that Acosta, then a U.S. attorney, violated the Crime Victims' Rights Act by failing to inform victims of the non-prosecution agreement. Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders declined to confirm President Trump's confidence in Acosta but noted the complexity of the case.

This document is a page from The Virgin Islands Daily News dated February 22, 2019. The main article reports on a ruling by U.S. District Judge Kenneth Marra, stating that federal prosecutors, including Alexander Acosta, violated federal law by concealing a plea agreement with Jeffrey Epstein from his underage victims in 2008. A sidebar article details USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr.'s trip to Washington D.C. to meet with Trump administration officials.

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.

This document serves as a historical summary of legal proceedings regarding Jeffrey Epstein between 2008 and 2018. It details his controversial work release program via the 'Florida Science Foundation,' the eventual unsealing of his Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), and the subsequent civil litigation under the CVRA. It also covers Alexander Acosta's 2017 confirmation as Labor Secretary and the 2018 Miami Herald investigation exposing the lenient plea deal.

This document is a printout of a Miami Herald article titled 'Perversion of Justice' by Julie K. Brown, dated November 28, 2018, which details the lenient sentencing and special treatment Jeffrey Epstein received in 2008. It highlights how U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta signed a non-prosecution agreement that shelved a federal indictment, allowing Epstein to serve a short sentence in a private wing of a county stockade with extensive work release privileges. The document appears to be filed as a court exhibit in 2019, bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp.

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.

This document is page 3 of a sentencing memorandum filed on June 15, 2022, on behalf of Ghislaine Maxwell (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE). The defense argues that a 240-month sentence recommended by Probation is excessive given the conditions of her confinement (solitary, threats against her life) and argues she should not receive a sentence appropriate for Epstein. It also provides context regarding the previous 'sweetheart deal' Epstein received in Florida under Alexander Acosta, noting the public outcry that followed.

This document is an excerpt from the book 'Filthy Rich' (pages 204-205), marked as a House Oversight exhibit. It details the preferential and 'highly irregular' treatment Jeffrey Epstein received while incarcerated at the Stockade between 2008 and 2009, contrasting it with other inmates like John Goodman. The text highlights US Attorney Alexander Acosta's admission that the state custody arrangement undermined the purpose of the jail sentence, and notes that taxpayers subsidized Epstein's stay.

This document is a timeline, likely from a news article, detailing legal events surrounding Jeffrey Epstein between roughly 2016 and 2018. It highlights Bradley Edwards' legal battles with Epstein, Alexander Acosta's confirmation hearing where the Epstein plea deal was questioned, and a settlement between a plaintiff named Roberts and Ghislaine Maxwell. The text includes a quote from Edwards criticizing the plea negotiation process.

This page from a DOJ Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) report (filed in 2021) summarizes findings regarding the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) granted to Jeffrey Epstein. The report concludes that while Alexander Acosta made the pivotal decision to defer to a state-based plea and approved the NPA, neither he nor the other subject attorneys committed professional misconduct under OPR standards, as Acosta had 'plenary authority' to resolve the case. The document also addresses the District Court's previous finding that the USAO violated the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) by misleading victims.

This document is a court exhibit containing a Miami Herald article discussing the fallout of the Jeffrey Epstein case. It focuses on Alan Dershowitz's denial of allegations made by a woman named Ransome, his conflict with attorney David Boies, and recent settlements involving Epstein. The article also mentions the scrutiny on Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta regarding the 2008 plea deal he negotiated for Epstein.

This document appears to be a news article included in House Oversight Committee records (Bates stamped) discussing the scrutiny surrounding Alexander Acosta regarding the lenient plea deal he arranged for Jeffrey Epstein while U.S. Attorney in Florida. The text highlights Epstein's high-profile political connections (Trump, Clinton), the details of his 13-month jail sentence with work release, and a defense of Acosta written by an individual named Sloman. It concludes with a note about Epstein issuing a public apology to a lawyer rather than his victims.