Jul 19 Florida sheriff investigates Epstein's time spent outside of jail By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The inquiry will focus on whether deputies assigned to monitor Epstein violated any rules or regulations while he was out on work release. Continue reading
Jul 18 Epstein denied bail in sex trafficking case By Associated Press Federal prosecutors argued Epstein should remain jailed while he fights charges that he exploited dozens of girls in New York and Florida in the early 2000s because has the means to flee and is a flight risk. Continue reading
Jul 15 Evidence against financier Epstein is growing, federal prosecutors say By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Federal officials say several more women contacted them in recent days to say Jeffrey Epstein abused them when they were underage. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 6:43 Trump administration's tumultuous week ends with Acosta resignation Labor Sec. Alex Acosta has resigned over criticism of his 2008 prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein for sex crimes. Acosta joined President Trump to make the announcement to reporters, two days after the Cabinet secretary had held a news conference to… Continue watching
Jul 12 WATCH: Labor Secretary Acosta resigns amid criticism over Epstein deal By Darlene Superville, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Alexander Acosta had come under scrutiny for his role in a plea deal that allowed financier Jeffrey Epstein to avoid a trial on sex trafficking charges. Continue reading
Jul 11 Defense lawyers seek house arrest for Jeffrey Epstein By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The lawyers recommended house arrest and electronic monitoring for Epstein as they countered what they described as a "drastic demand" by prosecutors that he be detained until trial on charges that he engaged in sex trafficking with dozens of underage… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 9:51 How Alex Acosta explained his handling of controversial Epstein case Labor Sec. Alex Acosta has publicly addressed his handling of a 2008 plea deal with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Then the top Florida federal prosecutor, Acosta has drawn criticism for Epstein’s lax sentence, especially in light of stunning new charges… Continue watching
Jul 10 Woman says Jeffrey Epstein raped her when she was 15 By Jim Mustian, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Jennifer Araoz filed court papers seeking information from Epstein in preparation for suing him, and she aired her allegations on NBC's "Today" show , though she said she hadn't discussed them with authorities. Continue reading
Jul 10 WATCH: Labor Secretary Acosta defends handling of Epstein case Acosta is being assailed for his part in the secret 2008 plea deal he signed that let Epstein avoid federal prosecution on charges that he molested teenage girls. But he was unapologetic Wednesday as he declared his office did the… Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 5:36 The Epstein case is not an outlier. Child sex trafficking is 'pervasive' in the U.S. New charges against billionaire Jeffrey Epstein have brought renewed attention to the problem of sex trafficking in the U.S. What is the scope of this disturbing criminal underground, and how does it prey on marginalized children? Lisa Desjardins talks to… Continue watching