Jeffrey Epstein arrested for sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York: Report

[Cyber Liberty]

There’s no question the connection to Epstein in Clinton goes more in depth than either has said. It’s also true that both Clinton and Trump are comfortable casual liars. The New Yorker interview, with Trump’s quote about Epstein being fun and liking young women, was in 2002. He was completely aware of who Epstein was and what he was about. It was a phone interview, so there was no reason for him to discuss Epstein and offer the quote, unless he really wanted to.

Also, keep in mind that the Access Hollywood tape of Trump’s famous comments was made in 2005. Given the timeframe and what we know about Epstein and his connections, I wonder what gave Trump the idea he could be so cavalier about how rich and famous people could do whatever they want with women?

Yes, because being recorded saying "grab them by the p***y" equals keeping a harem of underage sex slaves.

[Sanguine]

Helped you there

Oh, I know.  Anyone with any sense knows there's more reasons to keep this stuff hidden than to expose it.  We'll see what happens.

[musiclady]

Yes, because being recorded saying "grab them by the p***y" equals keeping a harem of underage sex slaves.

He didn’t say that.

But the company you keep says a lot about who you are.

[Bigun]

Acosta had explained, breezily, apparently, that back in the day he’d had just one meeting on the Epstein case. He’d cut the non-prosecution deal with one of Epstein’s attorneys because he had “been told” to back off, that Epstein was above his pay grade. “I was told Epstein ‘belonged to intelligence’ and to leave it alone,” ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-07-10/bombshell-alex-acosta-reportedly-claimed-jeffrey-epstein-belonged-intelligence

So who exactly told him this?  Inquiring minds want to know.  Had to be someone that he believed. Someone very high in the food chain.

[edpc]

He didn’t say that.

But the company you keep says a lot about who you are.

Yes - that’s my point. I’m not saying that the president is an ephebophile, like Epstein, but he has his own proclivities and habit of associating with deviant types.

[musiclady]

Yes - that’s my point. I’m not saying that the president is an ephebophile, like Epstein, but he has his own proclivities and habit of associating with deviant types.

And if he knew about Epstein and what he was doing and said and did nothing, that's a serious problem for anyone but the most devoted followers.

Or should be.

[Cyber Liberty]

When did "guilt by association" become a legitimate method of judgement?

I'm surprised this dumpster fire of a thread is still going...

[edpc]

When did "guilt by association" become a legitimate method of judgement?

I'm surprised this dumpster fire of a thread is still going...

Probably when it’s a long term established habit. Boy lover and disbarred lawyer Roy Cohn was his personal attorney. The shadowy, convicted felon Felix Sater, who has some of the weirdest contacts across the globe. Self-admitted ‘trysexual’ Roger Stone - long time advisor and ally. Epstein, who Trump, at one time, was proud to know, despite what he says now. Sleaze artist, criminal, and bag man for bimbos Michael Cohen was his personal attorney. Elliot Broidy was appointed to the RNC for being a huge Trump fundraiser. He’s a convicted criminal and had his own Playmate NDA problems, handled by Cohen. Convicted pedophile and Broidy business associate, George Nader, hired as a facilitator for Middle East relations. Those are just the ones we know about, at the moment.

None of these are the ‘best people.’ Come on, man....

[musiclady]

When did "guilt by association" become a legitimate method of judgement?

I'm surprised this dumpster fire of a thread is still going...

It's not "guilt by association" if you are aware of crimes and don't report them.

Did he report them?

[kevindavis007]

Sex trafficking.  Who is to say that these girls haven't been kidnapped? Epstein had a plane, he's a billionaire and he could have easily had them kidnapped and smuggled them in.

18 and under.  Sick.  Sick.  Sick.

It makes you wonder why a lot of people on the left is against the anti-sex trafficking laws.

[edpc]

Alex Acosta to address his role in Epstein sexual abuse scandal

Washington (CNN) — Labor Secretary Alex Acosta is expected to defend himself against accusations of prosecutorial malfeasance Wednesday afternoon amid renewed scrutiny of his role securing a sweetheart deal for Jeffrey Epstein more than a decade ago.

Acosta is not expected to resign, an administration official said. Instead, he will further explain and defend the circumstances surrounding the Epstein case, which burst back into headlines this week after the financier was charged with having allegedly operated a sex trafficking ring in which he sexually abused dozens of underage girls.

During a phone call Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump instructed his labor secretary to hold the press availability, two people familiar tell CNN.

https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/07/10/politics/alex-acosta-jeffrey-epstein-trump-administration/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F

[EdJames]

Alex Acosta to address his role in Epstein sexual abuse scandal

Washington (CNN) — Labor Secretary Alex Acosta is expected to defend himself against accusations of prosecutorial malfeasance Wednesday afternoon amid renewed scrutiny of his role securing a sweetheart deal for Jeffrey Epstein more than a decade ago.

Acosta is not expected to resign, an administration official said. Instead, he will further explain and defend the circumstances surrounding the Epstein case, which burst back into headlines this week after the financier was charged with having allegedly operated a sex trafficking ring in which he sexually abused dozens of underage girls.

During a phone call Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump instructed his labor secretary to hold the press availability, two people familiar tell CNN.

https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/07/10/politics/alex-acosta-jeffrey-epstein-trump-administration/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F

Anyone have any idea as to what time this will be?

[Cyber Liberty]

Anyone have any idea as to what time this will be?

1 minute from now...lol

[Bigun]

Anyone have any idea as to what time this will be?

I don't and I'm damned sure not clicking on any links to CNN to try and find out!

[edpc]

Live link.....

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/watch-live-alex-acosta-gives-press-conference-of-2008-epstein-non-prosecution-agreement

[EdJames]

1 minute from now...lol

Thanks for the tip!

Going to warmup the TV now!!

[EdJames]

Live link.....

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/watch-live-alex-acosta-gives-press-conference-of-2008-epstein-non-prosecution-agreement

Thanks, I got the new tubes last week so I can watch on the TV!

[edpc]

So far, this statement does not square with what has been revealed in the thorough investigative reporting done by the Miami Herald. The state wasn't going to let him walk - they fought to get a federal investigation. This plea deal shut down an active and ongoing FBI investigation into Epstein. Furthermore, the plea deal was conducted in virtual secrecy. Something isn't right.

[Bigun]

If what I heard Secretary Acosta say is true (my hearing is not at all good) then he acted correctly IMHO!  A federal prosecutor has NO business involving himself in a state prosecution.

I want the see this document he keeps referencing.

[Sanguine]

So far, this statement does not square with what has been revealed in the thorough investigative reporting done by the Miami Herald. The state wasn't going to let him walk - they fought to get a federal investigation. This plea deal shut down an active and ongoing FBI investigation into Epstein. Furthermore, the plea deal was conducted in virtual secrecy. Something isn't right.

You're right - something wasn't right.

[Bigun]

So far, this statement does not square with what has been revealed in the thorough investigative reporting done by the Miami Herald. The state wasn't going to let him walk - they fought to get a federal investigation. This plea deal shut down an active and ongoing FBI investigation into Epstein. Furthermore, the plea deal was conducted in virtual secrecy. Something isn't right.

@edpc would you please be kind enough to explain to this poor ole country boy how a plea deal in a state prosecution shut down an active FEDERAL investigation?

[libertybele]

In addition and what I find troubling, certainly Trump was well aware of the affiliation with Acosta and Epstein; yet he appoints Acosta?  For that matter, the Senate confirmed his nomination! 

[edpc]

@edpc would you please be kind enough to explain to this poor ole country boy how a plea deal in a state prosecution shut down an active FEDERAL investigation?

It would seem the feds negotiated it down to the state level, despite having a 53 page federal indictment. That’s troubling. Read the entire timeline for yourself.


2006 - July: After pressure from the Palm Beach police chief, the FBI opens a federal investigation, dubbed “Operation Leap Year.’’ Documents list the possible crime as “child prostitution.’’

[snip]

2008 - August: Epstein’s victims learn that he has already been sent to jail, and that the federal investigation is over. They seek to have his plea agreement unsealed, but federal prosecutors argue against releasing the agreement, commencing a yearlong court battle to learn the terms of Epstein’s plea bargain.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article221404845.html

[Bigun]

It would seem the feds negotiated it down to the state level, despite having a 53 page federal indictment. That’s troubling. Read the entire timeline for yourself.


2006 - July: After pressure from the Palm Beach police chief, the FBI opens a federal investigation, dubbed “Operation Leap Year.’’ Documents list the possible crime as “child prostitution.’’

[snip]

2008 - August: Epstein’s victims learn that he has already been sent to jail, and that the federal investigation is over. They seek to have his plea agreement unsealed, but federal prosecutors argue against releasing the agreement, commencing a yearlong court battle to learn the terms of Epstein’s plea bargain.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article221404845.html

Wait a damned minute?  Was this a STATE prosecution or not?  If so, what the hell was the FEDGOV doing negotiating plea deals in THAT case!  I'm confused?

edit to add after wading through the entire linked Miami Herald article I am STILL at a loss to explain why a conviction in state court ended an ongoing federal investigation. 

A very large bag of worms with some very large fish involved seems to me.

[truth_seeker]

It would seem the feds negotiated it down to the state level, despite having a 53 page federal indictment. That’s troubling. Read the entire timeline for yourself.


2006 - July: After pressure from the Palm Beach police chief, the FBI opens a federal investigation, dubbed “Operation Leap Year.’’ Documents list the possible crime as “child prostitution.’’

[snip]

2008 - August: Epstein’s victims learn that he has already been sent to jail, and that the federal investigation is over. They seek to have his plea agreement unsealed, but federal prosecutors argue against releasing the agreement, commencing a yearlong court battle to learn the terms of Epstein’s plea bargain.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article221404845.html

The entire sequence of events took place during the terms of GW Bush, and BH Obama. Each had AGs, FBI diretors, etc.


If Acosta did something then, that now looks wrong, it was done with the concurrence of his supervisors, up the chain of command.

Names like Meuller, Comey,Dersh, Starr, AShcroft, and others come up.

Acosta was involved, but not th principle decision maker.