Alex Acosta Resigns as Labor Secretary Under Pressure Over Epstein Deal

Alexander Acosta announces his resignation as U.S. Secretary of Labor on July 12, 2019, less than a week after the Epstein arrest reanimated scrutiny of the 2008 non-prosecution agreement he negotiated. Acosta defends the NPA, claiming it was the best deal available given evidence constraints, but faces bipartisan criticism.