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📁 Miami Herald Dossier

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#1 Strength: 8.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016434

This document highlights the involvement of U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta in the negotiations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's plea deal, raising serious questions about potential misconduct and corruption within the justice system. Acosta's later position as Secretary of Labor, overseeing child labor laws and human trafficking, adds a layer of irony and concern regarding his past actions in the Epstein case.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • The U.S. attorney in Miami, Alexander Acosta, was personally involved in the negotiations, records, letters and emails show.
  • Acosta is now a member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.
  • It was reported on Thursday, a day after this story posted online, that he was no longer in the running [for Attorney General].
👥 Connected Entities:
Alexander Acosta President Donald Trump Miami Herald
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#2 Strength: 9.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016463

This document reveals significant lapses in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein by the Manhattan District Attorney's office, particularly under DA Cyrus Vance. It highlights potential misconduct and corruption, suggesting that Vance's office may have been aware of Epstein's extensive criminal activities yet failed to act appropriately, raising questions about political influence and accountability.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • Vance's mishandling of the Epstein hearing has come under new scrutiny after a Miami Herald report last week revealed a secret 'non-prosecution agreement' in Florida that buried evidence Epstein had allegedly pimped out 80 girls and young women to his rich and powerful pals.
  • A DA insider said the office was unaware of Epstein’s secret plea deal in Florida, and never investigated his sexcapades in NYC.
  • Some law enforcement sources don’t believe Vance had no clue that his office had a sex-offender case involving a Manhattan mogul with close ties to Democrats.
👥 Connected Entities:
Cyrus Vance Jr. Danny Frost Alexander Acosta
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#3 Strength: 8.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017813

This document highlights the systemic failures in prosecuting Jeffrey Epstein and the subsequent efforts by his victims to seek justice, revealing a network of complicity among law enforcement and Epstein's associates. It underscores the ongoing impact of Epstein's actions and the challenges faced by victims in holding powerful individuals accountable.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • The girls who were abused by Jeffrey Epstein and the cops who championed their cause remain angry over what they regard as a gross injustice.
  • Taking a page from Epstein’s legal team, lawyers representing Epstein’s victims hired private investigators and former police detectives to dig into Epstein’s life.
  • In New York, he has to register every 90 days.
👥 Connected Entities:
Virginia Roberts Ghislaine Maxwell David Boies
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#4 Strength: 9.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017820

This document reveals significant allegations against prominent individuals, including Alan Dershowitz, in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations. It highlights the potential complicity of legal figures in the concealment of Epstein's crimes and raises questions about the integrity of the judicial process surrounding the case.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • Dershowitz accused Ransome’s attorney, David Boies, of using her and Virginia Roberts to frame him, suggesting a coordinated effort to discredit him.
  • Roberts asserted in a federal court affidavit that Epstein forced her to have sex with Dershowitz when she was 16 years old, indicating serious allegations of sexual misconduct.
  • The document mentions a confidential settlement involving Ransome, which raises concerns about the transparency and accountability of Epstein's dealings with victims.
👥 Connected Entities:
Alan Dershowitz David Boies Virginia Roberts
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#5 Strength: 9.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021755

This document reveals significant misconduct by federal prosecutors, including Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Lourie and U.S. Attorney Acosta, in their handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case. It highlights attempts to obscure the full extent of Epstein's predatory behavior and the manipulation of legal proceedings to protect him, which raises serious questions about corruption and the integrity of the justice system.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Lourie was assigned to try to correct the record and persuade the judge to strike a portion of his comments.
  • Emails show that prosecutors repeatedly abided by Epstein’s lawyers’ demands that his victims not be told that an agreement had been reached until after he was sentenced.
  • Prosecutors had drafted a 53-page federal indictment on sex trafficking charges, but Acosta instead allowed Epstein to plead guilty to two prostitution charges in state court.
👥 Connected Entities:
Andrew Lourie Acosta Villafafia
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#6 Strength: 6.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023000

This document highlights ongoing legal maneuvers to keep sensitive information regarding Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking activities sealed, particularly concerning influential individuals like Alan Dershowitz. It underscores the challenges faced by media and advocacy groups in uncovering the full extent of Epstein's network and the potential complicity of powerful figures.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • Alan Dershowitz suggests curbing press access to hearing on Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse.
  • Dershowitz's attorney requested the media be excluded from the proceedings due to the sensitive nature of the information.
  • The Miami Herald and other parties are appealing to unseal a 2015 court case involving Epstein and Maxwell, indicating ongoing efforts to reveal the scope of Epstein's crimes.
👥 Connected Entities:
Alan Dershowitz Ghislaine Maxwell Virginia Roberts Giuffre
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#7 Strength: 9.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031385

This document reveals significant misconduct by federal prosecutors, particularly in their handling of Epstein's plea agreement, which concealed critical information from victims and the public. It highlights a systemic failure in the justice system that allowed Epstein to evade serious consequences for his crimes, thereby enabling his continued exploitation of minors.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra ruled that federal prosecutors broke the law when they concealed a plea agreement from more than 30 underage girls.
  • Marra noted that prosecutors intentionally violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act and misled the girls into believing that the FBI’s sex trafficking case against Epstein was ongoing.
  • The document references a 53-page federal indictment that was prepared against Epstein, indicating that there was substantial evidence of his criminal activities that was not pursued due to the sealed plea agreement.
👥 Connected Entities:
Byung J. Pak Alexander Acosta U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra
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#8 Strength: 6.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031386

This document highlights ongoing efforts by victims' attorneys to challenge the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case, particularly the plea agreement negotiated in 2008. It underscores the potential for prosecutorial misconduct and the need for accountability, reflecting broader systemic issues within the justice system regarding high-profile cases.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • The victims’ attorneys — Edwards, Scarola and Paul Cassell — have asked the Justice Department to throw out Epstein’s plea agreement and reopen the criminal investigation.
  • Edwards stated, 'I think it’s good that we’re going to get fresh eyes and a fresh opinion on the way the case was handled,' indicating dissatisfaction with the previous handling of the case.
  • Acosta, who was appointed by Trump as the U.S. secretary of labor in 2017, is the focus of a separate Justice Department investigation into whether there was any prosecutorial misconduct in the Epstein case.
👥 Connected Entities:
Ariana Fajardo Orshan Alex Acosta Ben Sasse
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#9 Strength: 9.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031389

This document reveals significant misconduct by federal prosecutors, particularly Alexander Acosta, in their handling of Epstein's plea deal, which concealed critical information from victims and the public. The ruling by Judge Kenneth A. Marra highlights a systemic failure to protect victims' rights and suggests collusion between Epstein's legal team and government officials.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • Marra ruled that federal prosecutors, under former Miami U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, broke the law when they concealed a plea agreement from more than 30 underage girls.
  • The document states that prosecutors intentionally violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act and misled the girls into believing that the FBI’s sex trafficking case against Epstein was ongoing.
  • Epstein was allowed to plead guilty to prostitution charges and served only 13 months in jail, despite evidence for a 53-page federal indictment against him.
👥 Connected Entities:
Alexander Acosta Byung J. Pak U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra
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#10 Strength: 7.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031390

This document highlights ongoing legal efforts by victims' attorneys to challenge the handling of Epstein's case, indicating potential prosecutorial misconduct and the need for accountability. It underscores the complexities of the legal proceedings surrounding Epstein's plea deal and the broader implications for victims' rights.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • The victims’ attorneys — Edwards, Scarola and Paul Cassell — have asked the Justice Department to throw out Epstein’s plea agreement and reopen the criminal investigation.
  • Edwards stated, 'I think it’s good that we’re going to get fresh eyes and a fresh opinion on the way the case was handled.'
  • Acosta, who was appointed by Trump as the U.S. secretary of labor in 2017, is the focus of a separate Justice Department investigation into whether there was any prosecutorial misconduct in the Epstein case.
👥 Connected Entities:
Ariana Fajardo Orshan Alex Acosta Ben Sasse
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#11 Strength: 9.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031393

This document reveals significant misconduct by federal prosecutors, particularly under Alexander Acosta, in their handling of Epstein's plea agreement, which concealed critical information from victims and the public. The ruling by Judge Marra highlights intentional violations of the Crime Victims’ Rights Act, suggesting systemic corruption and a failure to protect vulnerable individuals.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra ruled that federal prosecutors broke the law when they concealed a plea agreement from more than 30 underage girls.
  • Marra noted that prosecutors intentionally violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act and misled the girls into believing that the FBI’s sex trafficking case against Epstein was ongoing.
  • The document states that Epstein worked in concert with others to obtain minors for his own sexual gratification and for the sexual gratification of others.
👥 Connected Entities:
Alexander Acosta U.S. Department of Justice Miami Herald
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#12 Strength: 5.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031394

This document highlights ongoing legal challenges related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, particularly the scrutiny of prosecutorial decisions made by former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta. It underscores the potential for misconduct investigations and the implications for victims' rights, but does not provide direct evidence of criminal activity.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • Edwards, who brought the victims’ rights case against the government, said transferring the case to another jurisdiction is a prudent decision.
  • Acosta, who was appointed by Trump as the U.S. secretary of labor in 2017, is the focus of a separate Justice Department investigation into whether there was any prosecutorial misconduct in the Epstein case.
  • The case is being closely watched by crime victims’ rights advocates, as it will likely set a precedent.
👥 Connected Entities:
Ariana Fajardo Orshan Alex Acosta Ben Sasse
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#13 Strength: 9.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031400

This document reveals significant misconduct by federal prosecutors in their handling of Epstein's case, particularly regarding the sealing of a plea agreement that granted him immunity from federal prosecution despite overwhelming evidence of his crimes. It highlights the betrayal felt by victims and raises serious questions about the integrity of the judicial process.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • Marra stopped short of voiding the agreement, which granted Epstein and an untold number of accomplices immunity from federal prosecution for sex trafficking crimes.
  • At the time of the plea deal, federal prosecutors had gathered enough evidence against Epstein to write a 53-page federal indictment.
  • Marra noted that prosecutors intentionally violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act and misled the girls into believing that the FBI’s sex trafficking case against Epstein was ongoing.
👥 Connected Entities:
Alex Acosta (former U.S. Secretary of Labor and prosecutor) Miami Herald (investigative journalism) U.S. Department of Justice
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#14 Strength: 6.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031401

This document highlights ongoing scrutiny and potential misconduct related to the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case, particularly focusing on the actions of former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta and the implications of his plea deal. It underscores the bipartisan concern for accountability in the Epstein case, which has broader implications for victims' rights and prosecutorial conduct.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • Edwards predicted that it would take some time for Pak’s office to review the case, which includes more than 500 docket entries and thousands of documents.
  • Acosta, who was appointed by Trump as the U.S. secretary of labor in 2017, is the focus of a separate Justice Department investigation into whether there was any prosecutorial misconduct in the Epstein case.
  • The letter was in response to a Times editorial that called on Congress and the Trump administration to hold Acosta and others involved in the case accountable.
👥 Connected Entities:
Ariana Fajardo Orshan Alex Acosta Ben Sasse
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#15 Strength: 9.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031429

This document reveals significant misconduct by federal prosecutors, particularly in their handling of Epstein's plea deal, which violated the rights of numerous victims. The concealment of the plea agreement and the misleading information provided to victims highlight systemic failures in the justice system that allowed Epstein to evade serious consequences for his crimes.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra ruled that federal prosecutors broke the law when they concealed a plea agreement from more than 30 underage girls.
  • Marra noted that prosecutors intentionally violated the Crime Victims’ Rights Act and misled the girls into believing that the FBI’s sex trafficking case against Epstein was ongoing.
  • The Miami Herald investigation found that after Alexander Acosta met privately with one of Epstein’s lawyers, the government agreed to seal the plea agreement, preventing victims from knowing the full extent of Epstein's crimes.
👥 Connected Entities:
Byung J. Pak Alexander Acosta U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra
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#16 Strength: 7.0/10
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031430

This document highlights ongoing efforts by victims' attorneys to challenge the handling of Epstein's case, indicating potential prosecutorial misconduct and the need for accountability. It underscores the political and legal complexities surrounding Epstein's plea deal and the broader implications for victims' rights.

🔑 Key Evidence:
  • The victims’ attorneys — Edwards, Scarola and Paul Cassell — have asked the Justice Department to throw out Epstein’s plea agreement and reopen the criminal investigation.
  • Edwards stated, 'I think it’s good that we’re going to get fresh eyes and a fresh opinion on the way the case was handled.'
  • Acosta, who was appointed by Trump as the U.S. secretary of labor in 2017, is the focus of a separate Justice Department investigation into whether there was any prosecutorial misconduct in the Epstein case.
👥 Connected Entities:
Ariana Fajardo Orshan Alex Acosta Ben Sasse
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