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Epstein Scapegoat Shows 'No Remorse' for Sweetheart Deal
Democrats accused Alex Acosta of being evasive as he was grilled over the Epstein case.(snip)
Acosta, who served as Donald Trump’s labor secretary during his first term before resigning in 2019, proved to be evasive and not a credible witness, according to Democrats who interviewed him as part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation.
(snip)
“He also would not admit that Mr. Epstein received a sweetheart deal,” Garcia said. “He would not admit, in fact, stands by the decision to giving Mr. Epstein a sweetheart deal.”
Garcia said Acosta would also not claim any responsibility to the victims and admitted he had no knowledge of what had happened to Epstein’s victims to date.
Others said Acosta indicated the victims at the time would not be believed. However, Acosta also told lawmakers he had never actually reviewed victims’ statements.
(snip)
https://www.thedailybeast.com/epstein-scapegoat-shows-no-remorse-for-sweetheart-deal/
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