1,029 results for "Acosta"
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...In
Acosta’s view, “the federal responsibility” in this unique situation was merely to serve as a “‘back-
stop [to] state authorities to ensure that there [was] no miscarriage of justice.”**’ Acosta told OPR
that he understood the PBPD would not have brought Epstein to the FBI’s attention if...
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...In
Acosta’s view, “the federal responsibility” in this unique situation was merely to serve as a “‘back-
stop [to] state authorities to ensure that there [was] no miscarriage of justice.”*4’ Acosta told OPR
that he understood the PBPD would not have brought Epstein to the FBI’s attention...
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...Acosta’s Explanation for His Decision to Pursue a State-based
Resolution
Subsequent events showed that the decision to resolve the case through state charges was
pivotal, and OPR extensively questioned Acosta about his reasoning. In his OPR interview, Acosta
explained the various factors that influenced his decision to pursue...
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...How can that not satisfy you—while still ensuring that [E]pstein is
not unduly endangered in jail?
Acosta responded, “I do not mean to be difficult, but our negotiations must take place with the
AUSAs assigned to the case.” Acosta added that he had spoken with Lourie and Villafafia...
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...In
Acosta’s view, “the federal responsibility” in this unique situation was merely to serve as a “back-
stop [to] state authorities to ensure that there [was] no miscarriage of justice.”**’ Acosta told OPR
that he understood the PBPD would not have brought Epstein to the FBI’s attention if...
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...Attorney isn’t on board,” but Acosta and Sloman had given her “the green
light” to go forward with the Epstein investigation.
Both Acosta and Sloman told OPR that they did not recall the July 2006 meeting with
Villafafia. Each told OPR that at the time the federal investigation was...
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...On Acosta’s
behalf, the USAO’s Professional Responsibility Officer sought and obtained formal Department
approval of Acosta’s recusal from the case based on the fact that he had “begun to discuss possible
employment” with Kirkland & Ellis. These actions support Acosta’s assertion that he was
cognizant of his...
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...Attorney isn’t on board,” but Acosta and Sloman had given her “the green
light” to go forward with the Epstein investigation.
Both Acosta and Sloman told OPR that they did not recall the July 2006 meeting with
Villafafia. Each told OPR that at the time the federal investigation was...
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...Attorney isn’t on board,” but Acosta and Sloman had given her “the green
light” to go forward with the Epstein investigation.
Both Acosta and Sloman told OPR that they did not recall the July 2006 meeting with
Villafafia. Each told OPR that at the time the federal investigation was...
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...Furthermore, at the time he made his decision, Acosta had already been advised
by Villafafia that Belohlavek, in November 2007, had requested that the USAO notify victims,
presumably those identified during the federal investigation, about the state plea hearing.
Acosta told OPR that it had been his understanding at the...
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...On Acosta’s
behalf, the USAO’s Professional Responsibility Officer sought and obtained formal Department
approval of Acosta’s recusal from the case based on the fact that he had “begun to discuss possible
employment” with Kirkland & Ellis. These actions support Acosta’s assertion that he was
cognizant of his...
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...On Acosta’s
behalf, the USAO’s Professional Responsibility Officer sought and obtained formal Department
approval of Acosta’s recusal from the case based on the fact that he had “begun to discuss possible
employment” with Kirkland & Ellis. These actions support Acosta’s assertion that he was
cognizant of his...
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...Alexander Acosta was appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of
Florida in June 2005, at age 36. In June 2006, President George W. Bush formally nominated
Acosta, and after Senate confirmation, Acosta was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney in October 2006.
After graduating from law...
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...Attorney isn’t on board,” but Acosta and Sloman had given her “the green
light” to go forward with the Epstein investigation.
Both Acosta and Sloman told OPR that they did not recall the July 2006 meeting with
Villafafia. Each told OPR that at the time the federal investigation was...
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...On Acosta’s
behalf, the USAO’s Professional Responsibility Officer sought and obtained formal Department
approval of Acosta’s recusal from the case based on the fact that he had “begun to discuss possible
employment” with Kirkland & Ellis. These actions support Acosta’s assertion that he was
cognizant of his...
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...As to the former possibility, Acosta told OPR that his “best understanding” of
the two-year proposal was that it correlated to “one of the original state charges.”’ He elaborated,
285 In commenting on OPR’s draft report, Acosta’s attorney objected to OPR’s conclusion that Acosta knew or...
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...Furthermore, at the time he made his decision, Acosta had already been advised
by Villafafia that Belohlavek, in November 2007, had requested that the USAO notify victims,
presumably those identified during the federal investigation, about the state plea hearing.
Acosta told OPR that it had been his understanding at the...
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...Furthermore, at the time he made his decision, Acosta had already been advised
by Villafafia that Belohlavek, in November 2007, had requested that the USAO notify victims,
presumably those identified during the federal investigation, about the state plea hearing.
Acosta told OPR that it had been his understanding at the...
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...This was before Acosta had ever met with defense counsel and when he had not indicated
any plans to do so. It also was well before Acosta’s October 12, 2007 breakfast meeting with
defense counsel Lefkowitz, which received strong public and media criticism. OPR also
considered significant the fact...
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...Alexander Acosta was appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of
Florida in June 2005, at age 36. In June 2006, President George W. Bush formally nominated
Acosta, and after Senate confirmation, Acosta was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney in October 2006.
After graduating from law...
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...Alexander Acosta was appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of
Florida in June 2005, at age 36. In June 2006, President George W. Bush formally nominated
Acosta, and after Senate confirmation, Acosta was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney in October 2006.
After graduating from law...
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Villafafia added that the PBPD Chief had alerted the FBI that an upcoming news article would
report that Epstein was “going to plead to a state charge” and the PBPD Chief “wanted to know if
the victims had been consulted about the deal.” Sloman forwarded Villafafia’s email to Acosta...
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...Furthermore, at the time he made his decision, Acosta had already been advised
by Villafafia that Belohlavek, in November 2007, had requested that the USAO notify victims,
presumably those identified during the federal investigation, about the state plea hearing.
Acosta told OPR that it had been his understanding at the...
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...Alexander Acosta was appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of
Florida in June 2005, at age 36. In June 2006, President George W. Bush formally nominated
Acosta, and after Senate confirmation, Acosta was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney in October 2006.
After graduating from law...
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camera memory cards seized by the PBPD in order to have them forensically examined for deleted
images that could contain child pornography.**”
By early April 2008, as the defense pursued its appeal to the Department’s Criminal
Division, Acosta predicted in an email to Villafafia and Sloman that federal charges...
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