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Former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Defends Handling of Epstein Plea Deal Before Congress

Name: Former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Defends Handling of Epstein Plea Deal Before Congress
Uploaded: 2025-10-18T14:00:00-07:00
Channel: NBC Palm Springs
Description: Former U.S. Labor Secretary Alex Acosta defended the 2008 plea deal he negotiated with Jeffrey Epstein, telling House investigators it was the best possible outcome at the time. Acosta said taking the case to trial would have been a “crapshoot” and claimed his office wanted Epstein jailed despite public criticism.

By: NBC Palm Springs

October 18, 2025

Alex AcostaJeffrey Epsteinplea dealHouse Oversight CommitteeTrump administrationfederal investigationPalm Beachsex trafficking caseJustice Department

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