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Rep. Walkinshaw Slams Acosta's Remorse Over Epstein Deal

9/23/2025

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Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) says former U.S. attorney Alex Acosta showed "no remorse" for his Epstein plea deal.
He criticized Acosta's testimony before the House Oversight Committee as revealing "callous disregard" for Epstein's victims and that it allowed continued abuse.
The Oversight Committee plans to release a transcript of Acosta's testimony in the coming months.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) says former U.S. attorney Alex Acosta showed "no remorse" for his Epstein plea deal.
He criticized Acosta's testimony before the House Oversight Committee as revealing "callous disregard" for Epstein's victims and that it allowed continued abuse.
The Oversight Committee plans to release a transcript of Acosta's testimony in the coming months.