These are anxious times for the rich, powerful figures who formally praised Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein’s partner in a modeling company—are likely sweating, the charges are also turning up the heat on those who allowed his alleged crimes to continue, including Acosta. As a United States attorney, the Labor secretary cut a 2007 plea deal with Epstein’s lawyers that let the hedge fund manager off extraordinarily easy on charges that he serially sexually abused underage girls, and gave immunity to his alleged co-conspirators.
The extent to which Epstein’s indictment ripples across the pools of power remains to be seen. While Democrats have mounted calls for Acosta’s resignation, Republicans have mostlyon the subject, seemingly waiting for Trump to make the first move. But given the extent of Epstein’s connections to the wealthy and powerful, it’s possible the case will lead to a reckoning for those who were complicit.
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