Epstein and his powerful friends like Donald Trump, Bill
Clinton and Harvey Weinstein are sexual predators, preying on young women. But
what separates Epstein from others was flaunting his wealth to entice underage
girls for sexual gratification. His sweetheart plea deal was granted by the
current Labor Secretary, Alexander Acosta who was a federal prosecutor at the
time. Responding to mounting outrage he resigned in ignominy – the latest
casualty of President Trump’s
swamp. Acosta’s team of powerful lawyers
was a stark reminder of our broken dual justice system where the poor languish
in jail and the rich walk free. Oh, what money can buy!
His former close friends, like Trump and Clinton who were
proud to be associated with him immediately shunned him treating him like a
pariah following his public notoriety.
The non-prosecution agreement allowed Epstein to keep his
criminal behavior secret destroying the lives of his victims. The Southern
District of New York, which is rapidly gaining a reputation for judicial
excellence, has now brought an indictment against Epstein allowing his victims
to testify for the first time. To add to his woes, Epstein has also been
charged with witness tampering. Perhaps justice may finally be served but will
not erase the damage done to these vulnerable girls.
The true hero of this sordid story is the relentless
pursuit of justice by reporter Julie Brown of the Miami Herald, a shining
example of the best friends of democracy that money can’t buy.
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