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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Josh Marcus

Former US attorney defends Epstein’s ‘sweetheart’ plea deal in hours-long appearance on Capitol Hill

The former federal prosecutor who helped broker a controversial 2008 plea deal that let Jeffrey Epstein largely avoid prison time and serious charges in an early sex crimes case reportedly defended his record on Friday during lengthy testimony before a House committee.

Alexander Acosta, the former U.S. attorney who negotiated the deal, was “defiant,” “unremorseful,” and “evasive” before the House Oversight Committee, according to Democrats.

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