Jeffrey Epstein, the financier charged with sexually abusing young girls in a case that led to the resignation of the US labour secretary, was accused Friday of paying off possible co-conspirators to "influence" them, US media reported.

Epstein paid $350,000 to suspected co-conspirators to 'influence' them: Reports

Alex Acosta announced his resignation as US Labour secretary Friday, amid criticism of a secret plea deal he negotiated a decade ago with Jeffrey Epstein, the financier accused of sexually abusing young girls, reported news agency AFP.

US Labour Secretary Alex Acosta announces resignation over Epstein affair

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Epstein paid $350,000 to suspected co-conspirators to 'influence' them: Reports

US Labour Secretary Alex Acosta announces resignation over Epstein affair