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    Alexander Acosta Steps Down As Labor Secretary Amid Epstein Controversy

    The departure follows scrutiny over his role in a plea deal as a U.S. attorney in 2008. The agreement eased punishment for multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein for alleged sex crimes.
    by Ayesha Rascoe Jul 12, 2019 2 minutes
    Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta testifies during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on April 3.

    Updated at 10:22 a.m. ET

    Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down after criticism over his role in a nonprosecution deal reached years ago with the well-connected businessman accused of sex crimes, Jeffrey Epstein.

    Acosta appeared on Friday at the White House with President Trump and announced his resignation.

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