DOJ Investigating Trump Appointee’s Role in Getting Billionaire Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein Off the Hook

Lotsa luck with that one.

A judge ruled Thursday that federal prosecutors — among them, U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta — broke federal law when they signed a plea agreement with a wealthy, politically connected sex trafficker and concealed it from more than 30 of his underage victims.

U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra, in a 33-page opinion, said that the evidence he reviewed showed that Jeffrey Epstein had been operating an international sex operation in which he and others recruited underage girls — not only in Florida — but from overseas, in violation of federal law.

“Epstein used paid employees to find and bring minor girls to him.,’’ wrote Marra, who is based in Palm Beach County. “Epstein worked in concert with others to obtain minors not only for his own sexual gratification, but also for the sexual gratification of others.’’

Instead of prosecuting Epstein under federal sex trafficking laws, Acosta, then the U.S. attorney in Miami, helped negotiate a non-prosecution agreement that gave Epstein and his co-conspirators immunity from federal prosecution. Epstein, who lived in a Palm Beach mansion, was allowed to quietly plead guilty in state court to two prostitution charges and served just 13 months in the county jail. His accomplices, some of whom have never been identified, were never charged.

They can't do anything about that sentence he received now though. But if they can find other victims willing to come forward they can go after him again. Child trafficking has no statute of limitations. But they only have a couple weeks to find them.

"Federal prosecutors broke law in Jeffrey Epstein case, judge rules."

Of course, unlike the rest of us, those federal prosecutors will face no consequences for breaking the law.

hope they get dershowitz

Nothing would make me happier than to see Dershowitz going to jail.

[quote]They can't do anything about that sentence he received now though.

Unless the courts were taken advantage of in a collusion between Epstein and Acosta.

I thought that deal stunk to high heaven at the time and nothing has changed. The only real question is did it happen mainly to protect Bill Clinton or was it Prince Andrew.

Cuomo is talking about Jeffrey Epstein right now on his CNN show.

[quote]A judge ruled Thursday that federal prosecutors — among them, U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta — broke federal law when they signed a plea agreement with a wealthy, politically connected sex trafficker and concealed it from more than 30 of his underage victims.

Lock them up! Lock them up!

People who traffic in children should be strung up and beaten slowly to death in public. I'm not kidding or exaggerating. I know it's not the law, I know it's not a very popular idea, but I think it's in the best interests of the public. I'm not sure it's much of a deterrent, but these are people who have nothing to contribute to the world anymore and should be removed and if even a few scumbags are deterred, well … win/win.

What Cuomo didn't mention on his show is what about all the other men (and some women) who were involved in sexually abusing these underage kids that Epstein rounded up for them?

After all, the reason Epstein got his "sweetheart deal" was to protect all these powerful perverts.. Can't they still be charged?

Why would they want to protect some "royal" in another country. So called royalty means absolutely nothing in America.

And Bill Clinton isn't president anymore, so how is he still powerful? He's pretty much just a celebrity at this point. Who happens to be a living historical figure.

Do they really think they can publicize the Epstein case and only focus on certain people - like Trump and Acosta - while not mentioning the rest of the bunch?

All that is needed is 1 of the victims to talk to an investigative reporter. They shut the victims up with money but the abusers won't be able to take it back if a victim decides to talk.

There are way way way too many rich and very powerful men involved in the US, the UK and the middle east for this ever to come to anything unfortunately.

I've never said anything "violent" about anyone including Trump, but I genuinely hope someone puts a bullet in Epstein's head. It can't be that hard considering it's a massive target.

He's a fucking monster and the fact that he still walks around free should disgust every one who isn't a gross pig like Trump, Dershowitz, Prince Andrew and Clinton.

I wonder if harvey weinstein is friends with him?

Am I correct that this was 2007? W was in the White House and Jeb in governor's mansion.

I'd bet my life on it, R16. Scum stick together.

So where did jeffrey epstein get his $$$ from? I've never heard a clear source for his wealth.

I'd think some of it was from the blackmail material he accumulated.

Finance/Bear Stearns.

They said his dick looks like an egg. What a fucking sit that must be.

[quote]They said his dick looks like an egg.

Makes sense considering his head is the size of those Easter Island ones.

Wasn't Trump buds with Epstein?

"Filthy Rich" is a good read about this guy.

The DOJ let him off way to easy. I'm getting so sick of the so called "elites" getting off easily. This is why so many people want public servants like AOC, elizabeth warren, and bernie sanders now. It's time for a fucking change.

Fuck these fucking fat cats.

Where do they find these people????

Trump defender/Epstein lawyer Alan Dershowitz tweeted this a month ago, while the investigation was ongoing:

"The investigation will show that Acosta followed the rules."

Nothing from him now that it's been confirmed that no, Acosta didn't follow the rules -- and the Dershowitz had a hand in that.

It enrages me that Acosta, Dershowitz, Ken Starr and the rest of the Epstein's legal team will never face any consequences for stealing justice from the young girls that were raped and abused by Epstein.

It’s a miracle that this is even being looked at. This could get really juicy if allowed to unfold.

Does anyone remember when the New York Post put this story on the front page maybe 3 or 4 years ago? The article described the gross activities of Alan Dershowitz with an underage girl on Epstein's island.

Bloomberg's Jennifer Jacobs:

Sarah Huckabee Sanders tells reporters “we’re looking into” the Florida matter of then-prosecutor Alex Acosta not telling victims the govt had made a deal not to prosecute a billionaire accused of molesting dozens of girls.

It was “very complicated case,” she says.

Dershowitz partied on Epstein's island more than once. He's filthy dirty and up to his eyeballs. One of the reasons he defends DJ Trump so idiotically-Trump and David Pecker have the gross info. n on Alan-gd perverts-including Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew. DJ Trump and sex trafficking young girls...

I originally thought that the powers-that-be wouldn't pursue this because not only will it likely take down Trump it will also take down Democrats.

But looks like they've changed tactics and will be going after a lot of people...

Robert Kraft, owner of New England Patriots, charged in prostitution bust

Jake Tapper:

One of the ugly facts laid bare in the Epstein plea deal is that many powerful people feel zero shame helping a billionaire who has molested girls as young as 14. Zero consequences. Crimes against kids happen not only because of the criminals but their support networks.

By the way, the Bob Kraft story is blowing up huge. Jussie should send him a thank-you bouquet.

Bill accepted a ride on the airplane en route to a different destination, rather different than partying multiple times on the island like Dershowitz and Trymo (and even Prince Andrew). But you do you and keep pushing the false equivalency to protect Trump.

R34 and those "support networks" include not just fellow abusers but people like Barbara Walters (Woody Allen pal) and Katie Couric (Jeffrey Esptein pal).

R34 can't wait till Jake explains why CNN get bringing Dershowitz on as a panelist when he has been accused of sexually abusing these Epstein girls as well.

^kept

Once again, a scandal that would sink any other administration (especially Obama's) is just another workday in trumpworld.

Give it time.

NYT: Prosecutors Broke Law in Agreement Not to Prosecute Jeffrey Epstein, Judge Rules

Prosecutors led by Alexander R. Acosta, who is now the secretary of labor, violated federal law when they failed to tell victims about an agreement not to prosecute Jeffrey E. Epstein, a wealthy New York financier accused of molesting dozens of underage girls, a federal judge ruled on Thursday...

The court’s ruling on Thursday could nullify the non-prosecution agreement and subject Mr. Epstein and any co-conspirators in the case to new federal charges, said Jack Scarola, a lawyer for the two victims who challenged the agreement...

Investigators found that from 1999 to 2005, Mr. Epstein, a former hedge fund manager with powerful friends, including President Trump and former President Bill Clinton, lured girls as young as 14 or 15 years old into his mansions in Palm Beach, New York and the Virgin Islands. He paid them cash to engage in nude massages, masturbation and oral sex. In some instances, he asked girls to recruit other girls into his sex ring, the accusers told police.

Miami Herald:

Federal prosecutors, under former Miami U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, broke the law when they concealed a plea agreement from more than 30 underage victims who had been sexually abused by wealthy New York hedge fund manager Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

While the decision marks a victory for crime victims, the federal judge, Kenneth A. Marra, stopped short of overturning Epstein’s plea deal, or issuing an order resolving the case. He instead gave federal prosecutors 15 days to confer with Epstein’s victims and their attorneys to come up with a settlement. The victims did not seek money or damages as part of the suit.

It’s not clear whether the victims, now in their late 20s and early 30s, can, as part of the settlement, demand that the government prosecute Epstein. But others are calling on the Justice Department to take a new look at the case in the wake of the judge’s ruling.

“As a legal matter, the non-prosecution agreement entered into by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Florida does not bind other U.S. Attorneys in other districts. They are free, if they conclude it is appropriate to do so, to bring criminal actions against Mr. Epstein and his co-conspirators,’’ said lawyer David Boies, representing two of Epstein’s victims who claim they were trafficked by Epstein in New York and other areas of the country...

The 66-year-old mogul lured scores of teenage girls from troubled homes — some as young as 13 — as part of a cult-like scheme to sexually abuse them by offering them money to give him massages and promising some of them he would send them to college or help them find careers. Future president Donald Trump, former president Bill Clinton, lawyer Alan Dershowitz, Prince Andrew and other world leaders, scientists and academics were friends with Epstein, who also owns a vast home in Manhattan, a private jet, and an island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he now lives.

Marra, noting that he reviewed affidavits, depositions and interrogatories — presumably some of them sealed — showed “Epstein worked in concert with others to obtain minors not only for his own sexual gratification, but also for the sexual gratification of others, ’’ the judge said.

Instead of prosecuting Epstein under federal sex trafficking laws, Acosta allowed Epstein to quietly plead guilty in state court to two prostitution charges and he served just 13 months in the Palm Beach County jail. His accomplices, some of whom have never been identified, were not charged.

Get a load of “Be Best” Melania in this photo

I like how Melania is wearing a cross in her tits like, “I’m a CHRISTIAN whore.”

Gosh, we had no idea he was a sexual predator! said all the people who knew every sexual predator who ever lived.

All of these people are elite trash.

Melania looks so sleazy in that photo at R42. How the fuck did we go from the long line of well mannered and lady like first ladies.

Only to end up with "be best"?

So out of the 4 main adults pictured in the photo at R42 only Melania has not been rumored or accused to have sexually assaulted an underage girl.

Was Melania perhaps trafficked?

Okay DL correct me if I don't remember this right....but

Wasn't Jeb Bush - Governor of Florida and brother to the President involved in this decision?

And wasn't George W Bush's State Department involved because of Diplomacy requests from England - because of Prince Andrew's involvement? And there was photo proof of Prince Andrew with one of the girls?

Melania looks like she's on the verge of getting good and drunk. You know the warm feeling of courage that makes you want to go grab the mic and do some serious karaoke.

Meanwhile, in Vero Beach:

[quote]Florida human trafficking: Billionaire equity firm owner John Childs wanted on prostitution charge in Vero Beach

"...he served just 13 months in the Palm Beach County jail...."

IIRC, he was let out every day to go to his office to attend to his business.

The rich are not like you and me.

Yup, R51, he was allowed to leave to go to his office 6 days a week.

“Seems like that was a long time ago.”

(Isn’t that a disgusting sentiment?)

WTF? Who isn't involved in sex trafficking?

[quote]Trump’s Kentucky Campaign Chair Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Trafficking

Get every last one of them and get 'em good!

There's no way all of these people we're involved in childsex trafficking and Trump wasn't involved in any of it.

Is that possible?

Wasn’t one of the girls recruited from Mar a Lago, or she worked at Trump’s golf course or something?

[quote]“Seems like that was a long time ago.”

[quote](Isn’t that a disgusting sentiment?)

Yes it is. Every sociopath's disgusting glib dismissal. Nothing really matters, because it's "in the past." History is for nerds and losers!

Until it isn't.