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Alex Acosta redirects Jeffrey Epstein case criticism to Florida prosecutor Barry Krischer

July 11, 2019

Alex Acosta redirects Jeffrey Epstein case criticism to Florida prosecutor Barry Krischer

Labor Secretary Alex Acosta — drawing flak amid claims his office years ago fumbled the prosecution of wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein — redirected fire Wednesday towards a Florida state prosecutor who reportedly pressured investigators to downgrade charges and who, Acosta says, "was ready to let Epstein walk free."

Meghan McCain: Cyrus Vance, others should 'rot in jail' if they gave Epstein special treatment

July 11, 2019

Meghan McCain: Cyrus Vance, others should 'rot in jail' if they gave Epstein special treatment

"View" host Meghan McCain argued on Wednesday that Cyrus Vance, a former district attorney for New York, should face stiff penalties if he somehow allowed Jeffrey Epstein to continue victimizing young girls.

Woman says Jeffrey Epstein 'forcefully raped' her when she was 15 years old

July 10, 2019

Woman says Jeffrey Epstein 'forcefully raped' her when she was 15 years old

A woman came forward on Wednesday with allegations that Jeffrey Epstein — the politically connected financier who pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking this week — forcefully raped her when she was 15 years old.

USC gynecologist charged with abuse sold photos and videos of girls he met in hotel rooms while abroad, prosecutor says

July 10, 2019

USC gynecologist charged with abuse sold photos and videos of girls he met in hotel rooms while abroad, prosecutor says

A former University of Southern California gynecologist charged with sexually assaulting girls during exams also sold photos and videos of girls he met in his hotel room while traveling overseas, a Los Angeles prosecutor alleged Tuesday, according to a report.

New York woman says she was drugged, raped, thrown from balcony at Dominican Republic resort: report

July 10, 2019

New York woman says she was drugged, raped, thrown from balcony at Dominican Republic resort: report

A New York woman was allegedly raped and thrown from the second-story balcony while vacationing in the Dominican Republic last month, according to a report.

James Patterson: Epstein case worse than Weinstein, Cosby allegations, others during #MeToo era

July 9, 2019

James Patterson: Epstein case worse than Weinstein, Cosby allegations, others during #MeToo era

As bad as the allegations were against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and comedian Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein's crimes made his case the worst of the #MeToo era, according to bestselling author James Patterson.

Top Dems demand Acosta resign over Epstein deal, as Trump administration fights back

July 9, 2019

Top Dems demand Acosta resign over Epstein deal, as Trump administration fights back

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta faced mounting calls Tuesday from top Democrats to resign over his involvement in a controversial plea deal years ago for financier Jeffrey Epstein, as the Trump administration fought back and the secretary himself defended his handling of the case.

New York police capture man who fled to Guatemala 30 years ago after skipping out on a rape trial

July 9, 2019

New York police capture man who fled to Guatemala 30 years ago after skipping out on a rape trial

New York police announced the capture of a Guatemalan national who went on the lam 30 years ago while he was on trial in a rape case.

Man allegedly knocked out 73-year-old woman's teeth during attempted rape in New York City, police say

July 9, 2019

Man allegedly knocked out 73-year-old woman's teeth during attempted rape in New York City, police say

A man who allegedly knocked out a 73-year-old woman's teeth as he tried to rape her in New York City was wanted by police Tuesday.

West Virginia woman gets 15 years for stabbing husband with dagger during foreplay: report

July 9, 2019

West Virginia woman gets 15 years for stabbing husband with dagger during foreplay: report

A West Virginia woman confessed Monday to accidentally killing her husband with a dagger during foreplay, according to a report.