From The Straits Times · · 1m
New Mexico sues Epstein's lawyer and accountant
New Mexico files lawsuit to block payouts from Epstein's $107m estate to his lawyer and accountant.
In brief
New Mexico files lawsuit to block payouts from Epstein's $107m estate to his lawyer and accountant. New Mexico sues to stop payments from Epstein's $107m estate to his lawyer and accountant. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
New Mexico sues
New Mexico filed a civil lawsuit to block payments from Jeffrey Epstein's $107 million estate to his lawyer and accountant.
Epstein's estate
The estate is valued at $107 million with lawyer Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn eligible for $50 million and $25 million respectively.
Allegations
The lawsuit claims Indyke and Kahn facilitated, financed, and concealed Epstein's sex trafficking operation at his ranch 30 miles south of Santa Fe.
Legal defense
Lawyer Daniel Weiner rejected allegations that Indyke and Kahn 'knowingly' facilitated Epstein's abuse, saying crimes occurred 'behind closed doors' when neither was present.
Survivors' response
Survivors Julia Molchanova and Anouska De Georgiou praised the lawsuit to stop Indyke and Kahn profiting from Epstein's estate.
The short version
New Mexico sues to stop payments from Epstein's $107m estate to his lawyer and accountant.
