Trump praises Acosta amid resignation calls

President Trump praised Alexander Acosta's work as labor secretary amid calls for him to resign over his role in the 2008 plea deal given to Jeffrey Epstein, who is facing sex trafficking charges. The president also distanced himself from Epstein, saying the two haven't spoken in about 15 years. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and Politico Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio joined CBSN to break down the next steps for Acosta and the other politics news of the day.

• Jul 9, 2019
• 09:58

Trump distances himself from Epstein

President Trump once considered wealthy investor Jeffrey Epstein a friend. But on Tuesday, he distanced himself from Epstein, after he was hit with new with sex trafficking charges. Paula Reid reports.

• Jul 9, 2019
• 03:37

Acosta defends handling of Epstein case

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta defended his handling of a decade-old plea deal with billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein on sex crime charges when Acosta was a U.S. attorney in Florida. Acosta is facing renewed scrutiny over the case after Epstein was arrested on new federal sex trafficking charges in New York last week. CBS News White House correspondents Paula Reid and Ben Tracy, plus legal analyst Rikki Klieman, join CBSN with more.

• Jul 10, 2019
• 10:08

Acosta defends controversial plea deal

Labor Secretary Alex Acosta is defending his handling of a plea deal from 2008. Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is now facing sex trafficking charges, dodged federal charges with the old deal and spent just 13 months in county jail on prostitution charges. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Jul 10, 2019
• 02:41

Prosecutors urge no bail for Jeffrey Epstein

Federal prosecutors revealed in court Monday that authorities found "piles of cash," "dozens of diamonds," and an expired passport with Jeffrey Epstein's picture and a fake name during a raid of his Manhattan mansion earlier this month. The judge will decide Thursday whether to grant bail on the sex trafficking charges. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports on the hearing, and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the factors the judge will consider.

• Jul 15, 2019
• 05:47

Epstein lawyers push for house arrest

Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein is facing a judge in New York as his lawyers push for house arrest during a bail hearing. Epstein is charged with child sex trafficking for allegedly abusing dozens of girls. CBS News chief legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with the latest on the case.

• Jul 18, 2019
• 05:17

Epstein denied bail in sex trafficking case

A federal judge in New York ruled that wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein must remain behind bars until trial on charges of sexually abusing numerous teen girls. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with more on the breaking news.

• Jul 18, 2019
• 11:38

Jeffrey Epstein found injured in jail cell

Financier Jeffrey Epstein was found injured on the floor of his New York City jail cell. Epstein was arrested earlier this month on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges for allegedly sexually abusing underage girls from 2002 to 2005. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Jul 25, 2019
• 01:28

Epstein dead by apparent suicide

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died by apparent suicide overnight in a Manhattan jail cell. Epstein was being held without bail pending a trial on child sex trafficking charges. On Friday, thousands of pages of documents were unsealed in federal court from a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims Epstein kept her as a sex slave.

• Aug 10, 2019
• 00:26

Epstein dies after release of documents

Jeffrey Epstein was found unresponsive in a New York City jail cell, and he was pronounced dead at a hospital. The financier was facing federal sex trafficking charges. His death comes a day after the release of thousands of documents from a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims Epstein kept her as a sex slave. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joins CBSN to discuss.

• Aug 10, 2019
• 08:45

What happens now in Epstein cases?

Financier Jeffrey Epstein was found unresponsive in a New York City jail cell and was later pronounced dead. He has been accused of abusing multiple girls over a number of years and was facing federal sex trafficking charges. Attorney Deborah Blum joins CBSN to discuss.

• Aug 10, 2019
• 05:20

Investigation expands into Epstein's death

The Justice Department is investigating the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein behind bars. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from the detention facility where Epstein was found dead over the weekend, while "48 Hours" producer Murray Weiss joins CBSN with a closer look at the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death.

• Aug 12, 2019
• 08:46

Demands for justice after Epstein's death

There are growing calls for answers after the death of Jeffrey Epstein, who apparently killed himself inside a Manhattan jail cell. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi has the latest, and Miami Herald investigative reporter Julie K. Brown joins CBSN to discuss what's next for the alleged victims.

• Aug 12, 2019
• 08:54

Barr promises justice for sex-trafficking victims

Two days after the death of Jeffrey Epstein, Attorney General William Barr vowed to go after anyone else involved in the sex-trafficking operation, saying the victims deserve justice. On Monday, federal agents were seen raiding Epstein's 70-acre private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Barr also promised to get to the bottom of Epstein's apparent suicide in a federal jail in New York City. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Aug 12, 2019
• 03:24

Questions surround Epstein's death in custody

The Department of Justice is investigating the circumstances surrounding the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. The disgraced financier was found dead in a New York City jail cell on Saturday while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Julie Rendelman joins CBSN to discuss the future of the cases against him.

• Aug 12, 2019
• 06:39

Report raises questions about Epstein's death

The Washington Post reports Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy shows he had several broken bones in the neck, including the hyoid bone, which is commonly associated with murder by strangulation. This comes as Epstein's accusers file lawsuits against his estate and alleged accomplices. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi has the latest on the case, while CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss new developments.

• Aug 15, 2019
• 11:50

Jeffrey Epstein's death ruled a suicide

The New York City medical examiner said Friday that Jeffrey Epstein's death was a suicide by hanging. Epstein, who was accused of sexually abusing numerous girls and had high-profile connections including President Trump and former President Clinton, was found dead in his jail cell Aug. 10.

• Aug 16, 2019
• 00:32

Epstein's lawyers planning own investigation

New York City's medical examiner on Friday ruled Jeffrey Epstein’s death a suicide by hanging. The 66-year-old was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell one week ago. Epstein was scheduled to be tried next year on sex trafficking charges involving underage girls. Epstein's lawyers say they are not satisfied with the medical examiner's findings, and that they are planning their own investigation. Kenneth Craig reports.

• Aug 17, 2019
• 02:30

Prince "appalled" by Epstein sex abuse claims

Britain's Prince Andrew is denying any involvement in Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring. The royal family released a statement saying the Duke of York is "appalled" by the scandal. Leaked video from 2010 appears to show Prince Andrew at Epstein's Manhattan mansion. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from London, and attorney Deborah Blum joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.

• Aug 19, 2019
• 07:41

Airport used in Epstein's alleged trafficking

The North Jersey Record reports flight logs obtained in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein show Teterboro Airport in New Jersey was a travel hub for his private jets and alleged sex trafficking ring. Columnist Chris Maag wrote the article for the New Jersey Record and joined CBSN to discuss.

• Aug 20, 2019
• 06:51

Epstein probe intensifies in New Mexico

The Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse investigation is intensifying in New Mexico, where authorities once took him off the state's sex offender registry. Exclusive photos show Epstein's $17 million ranch in a remote part of New Mexico, where accusations against him date back more than 20 years. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Aug 21, 2019
• 02:35

Epstein's conduct in New Mexico scrutinized

There's new scrutiny of Jeffrey Epstein's conduct in New Mexico. The disgraced financier allegedly sexually abused girls at his ranch in the state. Mola Lenghi joined CBS News to talk about the latest on the case.

• Aug 21, 2019
• 03:59

Alleged Epstein victims to speak in court

Alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein will speak in court this morning in what one attorney says will be a historic hearing. A New York judge invited up to 30 women to address the hearing before he moves to dismiss the criminal sex trafficking case against Epstein, who died by suicide earlier this month in a Manhattan jail cell. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Aug 27, 2019
• 02:14

What's next for Epstein's alleged victims?

A federal judge formally dismissed the criminal sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein, in light of his suicide earlier this month. Miami Herald senior editor Casey Frank joined CBSN to discuss what that means for his alleged victims.

• Aug 30, 2019
• 07:07

Cyntoia Brown-Long's message for others

Cyntoia Brown-Long is breaking her silence now that her new memoir is out. She says she was a victim of sex trafficking when she was arrested at age 16 for robbing and killing a man who she says picked her up for sex. She believed he was going to kill her. Brown-Long was sentenced to life in prison, but her sentence was commuted by Tennessee’s governor after she served 15 years. Vladimir Duthiers spoke to her Tuesday night about her message for others.

• Oct 16, 2019
• 01:13

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