DOJ launches probe into prosecutors’ handling of Jeffrey Epstein plea deal

DOJ launches probe into prosecutors’ handling of Jeffrey Epstein plea deal The passage reveals that the Justice Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating whether misconduct occurred in the 2008 Epstein non‑prosecution agreement, implicating former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta (now Labor Secretary) and raising questions about political influence on a high‑profile sexual‑abuse case. It provides concrete leads – a DOJ internal review, a Senate committee member’s involvement, and pending civil actions – that merit follow‑up, while the controversy is high but the core facts have been reported before. Key insights: DOJ’s Office of Professional Responsibility opened a formal review of the 2008 Epstein plea deal.; Letter was sent to Sen. Ben Sasse, who has publicly demanded an investigation.; Deal was negotiated by then‑U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, now Labor Secretary in the Trump administration.