He claims the decision was his, not Trump’s.
Acosta’s resignation follows a Wednesdayheld for him to defend the non-prosecution agreement he helped broker for Epstein while serving as a U.S. attorney. Epstein avoided federal charges and the agreement sealed all documents, concealing the number of victims and the extent of their alleged abuse.
Numerous Democratic heavyweights, including Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and Nancy Pelosi called for Acosta’s resignation after Epstein’s July 6 arrest for two counts of sex trafficking and conspiracy.‘s 2018 investigation of the Florida plea deal and interviews with victims resurfaced, further igniting nationwide outrage.
In February, a U.S. district judge determined federal prosecutors, including Acosta, broke the law by failing to notify victims before Epstein pleaded guilty to the Florida prostitution charge. That decision could potentially nullify Epstein’s plea deal, opening him up to new federal charges. But prosecutors are challenging this ruling.
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