U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta later told the Trump transition team he had been told to back off because Epstein 'belonged to intelligence.' This episode examines Acosta's role in the plea negotiations, the unusual access Epstein's defense team was granted, and the behind the scenes dealings that led to the most controversial plea deal in modern history.

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About The Epstein Files

The Epstein Files is an AI-generated podcast analyzing the 3.5 million pages released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA). All claims are grounded in primary source documents.

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