Epstein 'sweetheart deal' under new scrutiny as Acosta testifies behind closed doors

And in just hours, the man behind Jeffrey Epstein's so-called sweetheart deal is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee. Former Labor Secretary Alex Aosta will take questions behind closed doors as part of a House panel's investigation into the deceased sex offender. Back in 2008, Acasta served as the US attorney in Florida and approved a secret nonprosecution agreement that shielded Epstein from any federal charges.As part of that deal, Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges involving just on ...