According to a report, former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta may have connections to Jeffrey Epstein’s intelligence assets, with Epstein’s former lawyer, Jay Lefkovitz, fitting the profile of those who could relay such information.
In October 2007, Lefkovitz, who had worked during the administrations of both George HW and George W. Bush, met Acosta for breakfast while representing Epstein, as noted by the Miami Herald.
Acosta had previously held various roles, including serving as a U.S. attorney in Miami under George W. Bush before taking on the position of Secretary of Labor in Trump’s first term. Interestingly, rather than meeting in Miami, Acosta and Lefkovitz opted for a breakfast at a West Palm Beach hotel, about 70 miles away.
Raheem Kassam shared on Twitter, “Remember, Alex Acosta’s deal, negotiated by Lefkovitz, has been scarcely investigated and deserves fresh attention and full transparency.”
The U.S. Attorney’s Office reportedly offered to end the investigation if Epstein pleaded guilty to two state charges and registered as a sex offender, allowing a pathway for his victims to obtain damages. Despite facing serious federal charges that could have resulted in life imprisonment, Epstein only served 13 months in prison.
While the Justice Department stated that Acosta exercised “poor judgment” in how he managed the Epstein case, it concluded that he did not engage in professional misconduct. The FBI’s investigation was abruptly closed, and Epstein seemed to evade continued scrutiny, recognized not just for his actions but also for potential co-conspirators.
The victims, however, were reportedly not informed of agreements that breached federal law.
Currently, Lefkovitz is a senior partner at Kirkland & Ellis in New York, a position he has held on and off since 1993. Acosta is known to have worked for the same firm in Washington, D.C., focusing on employment and labor law.
Columbia University mentions that Lefkovitz’s long-standing relationship with the Bush family began through an introduction by Morris Abram to George HW Bush. He had significant roles in various capacities, including serving as associate director for the Victory ’88 campaign and later in the Bush White House.
After the election, he took on roles involving domestic policy and served as North Korea’s human rights envoy at the State Department in 2005.
Lefkovitz, before his government service, was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis, working on commercial and appeal lawsuits.
His legal expertise covers appeals and antitrust matters, handling complex issues for major pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. Interestingly, his involvement in high-profile criminal cases involving abuse of minors diverges from his usual focus.
With Lefkovitz’s government roles and frequent visits to Israel, speculation has arisen regarding Epstein’s ties to intelligence, leading some to wonder about Lefkovitz’s possible connections.
Epstein’s Couq Foundation recently donated $500,000 to the Ramaz School, which is linked to Lefkovitz’s child. The foundation’s previous filings also reveal a $2.5 million donation to Ohio State University.
Epstein’s philanthropy was largely funded by two charities associated with billionaire Leslie Wexner, who had entrusted Epstein with property management and charity oversight.
The Daily Caller reached out to Lefkovitz and Kirkland & Ellis for comments but did not receive responses before publication.
