A federal judge ruled that prosecutors led by Alexander R. Acosta violated federal law by not informing victims about a non-prosecution agreement with Jeffrey Epstein. The agreement, made in 2008, allowed Epstein to plead guilty to lesser state charges. The ruling could nullify the agreement and lead to new federal charges. The case has gained renewed interest in the MeToo era, and the Justice Department is investigating potential misconduct by prosecutors.
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