Politicology Epstein’s Unusual Deal—The Weekly
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Sep 19, 2025 
Greg Brower, a former FBI assistant director and U.S. Attorney, sheds light on the complexities of the Epstein investigations. He discusses the controversial non-prosecution agreement in Florida and the interplay of victims' rights and prosecutorial decisions. The conversation delves into the ongoing House Oversight investigation and its political implications, along with the challenges surrounding Maxwell's appeal. Brower also touches on how the Epstein scandal intersects with constitutional law, revealing the political maneuvers at play.
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Flawed Use Of An Unusual NPA
- The DOJ review found poor judgment by Alex Acosta and flaws in how the NPA was used in Epstein's case.
- A federal NPA for an individual is rare and functioned poorly as a substitute for full federal prosecution.
Keep Federal Options Open
- When federal and state cases overlap, keep federal options as a backstop rather than ceding the matter.
- Prosecutors should avoid relying on state deals when federal trafficking or interstate elements are present.
Intelligence Claims Lack Evidence
- Claims Epstein "belongs to intelligence" lack credible evidence and likely stem from defense tactics or conspiracies.
- Greg Brower judges those intelligence theories as unsupported and speculative.