Acosta's Plea Deal with Epstein in Public Light
Acosta favored plea deal to ensure Epstein's jail time despite evidentiary issues.
2008 deal involved Epstein as sex offender, settlements, and 13 months in jail.
Acosta did not call deal a 'sweetheart deal' and did not accept responsibility to survivors.
Democrats criticized Epstein's daily prison releases.
Trump appointed Acosta to cabinet.
Transcript release keeps plea deal in public and political spotlight.
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