Event Details
Late 2008
Description
Acosta began discussing possible employment with Kirkland & Ellis and recused himself.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland & Ellis | organization | 111 | View Entity |
| Alexander Acosta | person | 279 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document is a page from a DOJ OPR report analyzing potential conflicts of interest within the USAO regarding the Epstein case. It details interviews with officials Menchel, Sloman, Lourie, and Acosta, concluding that personal relationships with defense attorneys did not improperly influence the case. The text highlights Acosta's eventual recusal in late 2008 due to employment talks with Kirkland & Ellis, and a separate inquiry regarding his potential role at Harvard Law School given Alan Dershowitz's involvement.
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