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In this July 30, 2008, file photo, Jeffrey Epstein, center, appears in court in West Palm Beach, Fla. Over the last decade he sought to portray himself as a generous benefactor to children, giving to organizations including a youth orchestra, a baseball league and a private girls’ school a few blocks from his Manhattan mansion. But Epstein’s guilty plea in 2008 for soliciting a minor for prostitution has not made that easy. On July 8, 2019, Epstein pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York to sex trafficking charges. (Uma Sanghvi/Palm Beach Post via AP, File)

Epstein philanthropy since sex plea included all-girl school

By BERNARD CONDON and ALI SWENSON - Associated Press

Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, right, accompanied President Donald Trump, left, speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, July 12, 2019, before Trump boards Marine One for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. and then on to Wisconsin. Trump says Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to step down, move comes in wake of handling of Jeffrey Epstein case. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Acosta exits; Trump’s big Cabinet turnover keeps growing

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

To post bail, Jeffrey Epstein's attorneys offered to put up his $77 million home and his jet as collateral. Prosecutors said they would oppose the move. (Associated Press)

New Epstein accuser says she was ‘groomed’ in what seemed to be a ‘well thought out’ process

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

Sen. James Lankford, Oklahoma Republican. (Associated Press)

James Lankford: Media covering Alex Acosta’s Epstein ties because he’s a Trump Cabinet member

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

To post bail, Jeffrey Epstein's attorneys offered to put up his $77 million home and his jet as collateral. Prosecutors said they would oppose the move. (Associated Press)

Jeffrey Epstein lawyers ask to post bail, would use $77 million home, private jet as collateral

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., left, listens as Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks during a news conference on proposed legislation regarding detention of immigrants, including children, on the southern border, Thursday, July 11, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Jeffrey Epstein donations favored Chuck Schumer, Chris Dodd, other Democrats

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

In this July 30, 2008, file photo, Jeffrey Epstein, center, appears in court in West Palm Beach, Fla. The wealthy financier pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York on Monday, July 8, 2019, to sex trafficking charges following his arrest over the weekend. Epstein will have to remain behind bars until his bail hearing on July 15. (Uma Sanghvi/Palm Beach Post via AP, File)

The Latest: House members request briefing on Epstein deal

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In this July 30, 2008, file photo, Jeffrey Epstein, center, appears in court in West Palm Beach, Fla. The wealthy financier pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York on Monday, July 8, 2019, to sex trafficking charges following his arrest over the weekend. Epstein will have to remain behind bars until his bail hearing on July 15. (Uma Sanghvi/Palm Beach Post via AP, File)

Defense lawyers seek detention at home for Jeffrey Epstein

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

In this July 30, 2008, file photo, Jeffrey Epstein, center, appears in court in West Palm Beach, Fla. The wealthy financier pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York on Monday, July 8, 2019, to sex trafficking charges following his arrest over the weekend. Epstein will have to remain behind bars until his bail hearing on July 15. (Uma Sanghvi/Palm Beach Post via AP, File)

Ex-Israeli premier plays down relationship with Epstein

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In this July 30, 2008, file photo, Jeffrey Epstein, center, appears in court in West Palm Beach, Fla. The wealthy financier pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York on Monday, July 8, 2019, to sex trafficking charges following his arrest over the weekend. Epstein will have to remain behind bars until his bail hearing on July 15. (Uma Sanghvi/Palm Beach Post via AP, File)

Jeffrey Epstein dodged checking in regularly with NYPD as sex offender: Report

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

This Tuesday, July 9, 2019 photo shows a structure on Little Saint James Island, in the U. S. Virgin Islands. Locals recalled seeing Jeffery Epstein's black helicopter flying back and forth from the international airport in St. Thomas to his helipad on Little St. James Island, where he built a cream colored mansion with a bright turquoise roof surrounded by several other structures including the maids' quarters and a massive, square-shaped white building on one end of the island that some say is a music room fitted with acoustic walls. (AP Photo/Gianfranco Gaglione)

Whispers, suspicion about Epstein on Caribbean island

By DÁNICA COTO - Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the Christians United for Israel's annual summit, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Mike Pence backs Alex Acosta amid Jeffrey Epstein firestorm

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Labor Secretary Alex Acosta speaks during a news conference at the Department of Labor, Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barry Krischer slams Alex Acosta on Jeffrey Epstein lenient sentence

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

An aerial view of the U.S. Caribbean territory Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Ask about Jeffrey Epstein on St. Thomas and rooms go quiet. Some people leave. Those who share stories speak in barely audible tones. (AP Photo/Gianfranco Gaglione )

Jeffrey Epstein ‘Pedophile Island’ no secret on St. Thomas

By Danica Coto - Associated Press

Labor Secretary Alex Acosta speaks during a media availability at the Department of Labor, Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Alex Acosta defends Jeffrey Epstein deal, blames state prosecutors

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md., joined at left by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the ranking member, considers whether to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt for failing to turn over subpoenaed documents related to the Trump administration's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

House Oversight Committee to question Alex Acosta over Jeffrey Epstein plea deal

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

In this July 30, 2008, file photo, Jeffrey Epstein, center, appears in court in West Palm Beach, Fla. The wealthy financier pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York on Monday, July 8, 2019, to sex trafficking charges following his arrest over the weekend. Epstein will have to remain behind bars until his bail hearing on July 15. (Uma Sanghvi/Palm Beach Post via AP, File)

The Latest: Labor secretary defends Epstein plea deal

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this March 22, 2017, photo, then-Labor Secretary-designate Alex Acosta testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Pence’s chief of staff defends Alex Acosta

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

In this June 21, 2018, file photo, Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta speaks during a meeting with President Donald Trump and governors in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. Congressional Democrats are trying to increase pressure on Acosta over his handling of a secret plea deal with a wealthy financier accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls. A group of House Democrats is asking the Justice Department to reopen the deal with Jeffrey Epstein. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, file)

Alex Acosta to address Jeffrey Epstein’s plea deal Wednesday afternoon

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump, left, and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta listen during a meeting of the President's National Council of the American Worker in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. The arrest of billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein on child sex trafficking charges is raising new questions about the future of Acosta as well as Epstein’s relationships with several major political figures, including President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Acosta defends Epstein deal amid calls for his resignation

By JILL COLVIN and RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press