Former US attorney defends Epstein's 'sweetheart' plea deal in hours-long appearance on Capitol Hill

The former federal prosecutor who helped broker a controversial 2008 plea deal that let Jeffrey Epstein largely avoid prison time and serious charges in an early sex crimes case reportedly defended his record on Friday during lengthy testimony before a House committee.

Alexander Acosta, the former U.S. attorney who negotiated the deal, was “defiant,” “unremorseful,” and “evasive” before the House Oversight Committee, according to Democrats.

“There was a clear lack of remorse,” Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia told The Miami Herald. “This is someone who should at least acknowledge that he made a mistake … his memory faded whenever we asked pointed questions.”

The testimony marked the first time Acosta, 56, has spoken under oath about the plea deal, which saw Epstein plead guilty to lesser state charges and avoid a federal sex trafficking case. Under the terms, the late financier and his associates also got immunity from federal prosecution.

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