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Claim Text: Mr. Acosta was the U.S. attorney in Southern Florida when Mr. Epstein agreed to a lenient plea deal in 2008 that allowed him to avoid federal sex-trafficking charges.
Simplified Text: Acosta was US Attorney when Epstein got lenient deal in 2008.
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM (8 months ago)

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