Multi-Part Series Structure - Perversion of Justice Installments

MEDIA INVESTIGATION — PERVERSION OF JUSTICE Published: November 28, 2018 Author: Julie K. Brown Publication: Miami Herald The "Perversion of Justice" series is widely credited with renewing scrutiny of the Epstein case and ultimately leading to his 2019 arrest. KEY REVELATIONS: - Detailed the 2008 plea deal and its unusual provisions - Identified approximately 80 victims, far more than previously known - Revealed that victims were not notified of the plea agreement as required by law - Documented the role of Alexander Acosta (then Labor Secretary) in the original deal - Exposed how Epstein continued his activities after the plea deal - Interviewed dozens of victims who had never spoken publicly IMPACT: - Led to the SDNY federal investigation and 2019 indictment - Resulted in Secretary Acosta's resignation - Prompted congressional inquiries - Won the George Polk Award and other journalism honors Source: Miami Herald