Epstein Estate Settles Abuse Survivors Lawsuit for $25M
Key Takeaways
- ▶ Jeffrey Epstein's estate co-executors agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for at least $25 million, according to court documents.
- ▶ The settlement involves Darren Indyke, Epstein's longtime attorney, and Richard Kahn, his accountant, who served as co-executors.
- ▶ Survivors of Epstein's abuse filed the class action lawsuit against the co-executors of his estate.
The co-executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed by survivors of Epstein’s abuse for at least $25 million, according to court documents.1
The settlement involves Darren Indyke, Epstein’s longtime attorney, and Richard Kahn, his accountant.1 Both men served as co-executors of the estate following Epstein’s death in August 2019.1
The class action lawsuit was filed against the co-executors by survivors of Epstein’s abuse.1 The $25 million figure represents the minimum settlement amount.1
Indyke and Kahn were appointed to administer Epstein’s estate after his death.1 The settlement represents one of multiple legal actions stemming from Epstein’s abuse of victims over multiple decades.1
Epstein’s former associate Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in 2021 on federal charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy for her role in recruiting and grooming minor victims.1 She is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.1
The settlement with the estate co-executors continues the legal aftermath of Epstein’s crimes as survivors pursue compensation through civil litigation.1
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