The DOJ's Criminal Division, led by Andrew G. Oosterbaan, evaluated issues related to the potential federal prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. The letter addresses various legal arguments and concludes that U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta could properly use his discretion to authorize prosecution. The letter discusses issues such as knowledge of age, travel for illegal purposes, intent, use of interstate commerce, absence of coercion, witness credibility, search warrant application, and the petite policy. It concludes that federal prosecution would not be improper or inappropriate.
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