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Report says Acosta used 'poor judgment' in Jeffrey Epstein case

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Publisher
Miami Herald
Published
2020-11-12
Accessed
2026-09-03
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    In reviewing the Epstein non-prosecution agreement approved before Acosta joined Trump's Cabinet, DOJ's Office of Professional Responsibility found that Acosta exercised poor judgment in resolving the federal investigation through the agreement and in failing to ensure victim notice, but found no professional misconduct and no evidence that corruption or other impermissible considerations drove his decision.

    Independent review of the OPR findings, investigative origin, victim-notice record, and Acosta response

    DOJ review found poor judgment—not professional misconduct—in Acosta's Epstein resolution · OPR found poor judgment but no professional misconduct on November 12, 2020 · reviewed 2026-09-03