Documents tagged "The Virgin Islands Daily"
Found 7 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031171.txt
The Justice Department is investigating federal prosecutors for their handling of a plea deal in which Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier with political connections, avoided severe penalties for sexually abusing teenage girls in favor of a relatively light state conviction in Florida. The investigation was announced after US Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, called for an examination of whether professional misconduct occurred in the highly publicized case. Epstein is now 66 and lives on Little St. James Island off St. Thomas. He reached a non-prosecution deal with then-Miami US Attorney Alexander Acosta's office in 2008 to secretly end a federal sex abuse investigation that could have landed him behind bars for life.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031170.txt
The Miami U.S. attorney's office has recused itself from the Jeffrey Epstein case due to its involvement in prior decisions related to Epstein. This means that the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia will oversee the case, which involves Epstein's victims and their attempts to seek justice for alleged crimes committed by Epstein, including abuse of underage girls. The reassignment has been criticized by some as a move to protect Epstein from facing consequences for his actions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030094.txt
The Virgin Islands Daily News reports on the ongoing case involving Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged sex trafficking operation. The Miami Herald has filed a motion to unseal documents that could reveal whether federal prosecutors covered up evidence in the case. Three months have passed since a judicial panel in New York heard arguments about whether to unseal these documents, but no final ruling has been made yet. Meanwhile, the victims and their attorneys are urging the court to find remedies for the violations committed by Epstein and his associates.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027096.txt
The article discusses the controversy surrounding U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta's involvement in a plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein, a well-known financier accused of sex crimes involving underage girls. The White House is reportedly investigating whether Acosta acted improperly during his tenure as a federal prosecutor. The judge who handled the case stated that the plea deal broke the law and deprived victims of their rights to be informed about and consulted on the agreement. Trump has expressed confidence in Acosta despite the controversy.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021718.txt
The Virgin Islands Daily News reports that local merchants are facing challenges due to a longer slow season, construction, and competition. The paper also mentions the return of Boy Scouts from a national Jamboree, a jewelry heist, a Vietnam war hero's death, and an" For Eagle, quitting was not an option" on page 28.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018862.txt
The article reports on a suspected arson at the home of a criminal prosecutor in St. Croix, as well as charges filed against Senator Alvin Williams Jr. and two Senate staffers for illegal proceeds totaling $1.1 million. It also mentions that boards of elections delaying in counting votes violates V.I. Code, and there is an offer to get eco-friendly products with a Scotiabank loan.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014498.txt
This document is a newspaper article from December 2016 that discusses tax hikes in the Virgin Islands due to an empty government piggy bank. The article mentions back pay for court-ordered expenses and an increased unemployment insurance rate for businesses. It also touches on topics such as sin taxes, time-share owners, and Puerto Rico.