Labor secretary resigns amid Epstein furor

Saturday, July 13, 2019

WASHINGTON -- Adding to the lengthy list of departures from President Donald Trump's Cabinet, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta said Friday he's stepping down amid the tumult over his handling of a 2008 secret plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing underage girls.

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