R. Alexander Acosta

R. Alexander Acosta

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R. Alexander Acosta is a former U.S. Secretary of Labor who, as a federal prosecutor, negotiated a controversial plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein in 2008, which allowed Epstein to serve a minimal sentence for serious charges, leading to widespread criticism and scrutiny of the handling of Epstein's case.

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Acosta stepped down from his post as labour secretary amid an outcry over his handling of the Epstein case.

Draft indictment shows what federal prosecutors knew about Epstein’s crimes in 2007
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-01
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R. Alexander Acosta was the US Attorney who negotiated a controversial plea deal for Epstein.

Inside a 15-year bond between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-20
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R. Alexander Acosta was the US attorney who negotiated a lenient plea deal for Epstein.

Inside the long Trump-Epstein friendship
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-20
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