Acosta was involved in a 2008 secret plea deal that allowed Epstein to avoid federal charges Source
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Sex trafficking expert discusses Jeffrey Epstein case and sexual abuse
Sex trafficking expert Kimberly Mehlman-Orozco joined CBSN to discuss why the U.S. struggles to prevent trafficking from happening. From police training to prosecutions, Mehlman-Orozco explains why the system is failing victims and why she believes “we’ve all encountered a sex trafficking victim.” Source
Afghans cautiously optimistic after talks with “more flexible” Taliban
2-day dialogue was notable just for getting Taliban to sit down with Afghan government representatives, and while there’s still a lot of work to do, hope is mounting Source
House Judiciary Committee will vote to subpoena Kushner, others
The committee will vote to subpoena several current and former Trump officials as part of its investigation into the president Source
William Barr sees a legal way to ask about citizenship on census
Attorney General William Barr said he sees a way to legally require 2020 census respondents to declare whether or not they are citizens, despite a Supreme Court ruling that forbade asking the question. CBS News Legal Analyst Kim Wehle joins CBSN from Washington to explain how it could happen. Source
Hong Kong protesters to continue after bill declared “dead”
Hong Kong protest leaders opposed to the administration of Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Tuesday that they will continue their demonstrations, even after Lam declared the effort to amend a highly contentious extradition bill “dead.” CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins CBSN on the phone to explain the new developments. Source
Amal Clooney takes on case of persecuted journalist Maria Ressa
Clooney is to spearhead a team of global law experts providing assistance to Ressa, who faces 11 criminal charges in the Philippines Source
Bastille frontman Dan Smith on the “happy accident” of band’s success and new album
Bastille is the band behind the multi-platinum song “Pompeii.” Last month, the Grammy-nominated band released its third studio album, “Doom Days.” “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason sat down with Bastille’s lead singer and songwriter Dan Smith in Brooklyn, New York, to discuss his surprising rise to fame. Source
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Jeffrey Epstein charged with sex trafficking; Good deed tied with a double knot Source
Tom Steyer launches 2020 campaign after saying he wouldn’t
The billionaire had previously ruled out a presidential bid Source