Then-Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta speaks discusses his role in the Jeffrey Epstein case, in Washington, DC, on July 10, 2019. Alex Wong/Getty Images/File

The former US Attorney from southern Florida who negotiated a controversial plea deal in 2008 with Jeffrey Epstein is set to appear before the House Oversight Committee as the panel continues its probe into the late convicted sex offender.

Alexander Acosta, the former US Attorney in Miami, is expected to appear voluntarily on Friday behind closed doors to speak with both Democrats and Republicans.

“This Acosta deposition is a big deal, and I expect him to have a very challenging, probably six-hour deposition,” House Oversight Chair James Comer said ahead of the interview.

Acosta, who also served as former President Donald Trump’

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