Acosta tells Epstein accusers they 'need to come forward'

Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta told women who have allegedly been assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein that they “need to come forward,” at a Wednesday afternoon press conference.

Acosta had the press conference to respond to criticism he’s faced for negotiating a plea deal for Epstein, who ended up pleading guilty to two state-level prostitution solicitation charges in 2008. Epstein served 13 months in a county jail, paid restitution to specific victims, and had to register as a sex offender.