In brief
State Attorney General Raul Torrez filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against Jeffrey Epstein’s chief lawyer Darren Indyke and his accountant Richard Kahn, alleging they were complicit in his sex‑trafficking network and profited from the estate. Indyke and Kahn, named co‑executors after Epstein’s death, deny any knowledge of the abuses that occurred at the remote Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. The suit is separate from the state’s criminal investigation, which was relaunched in February, and claims the men are blocking survivors’ attempts to obtain compensation. Both defendants have filed statements rejecting the allegations and asserting cooperation with investigations.
New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his sex crimes
State Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a civil lawsuit on Wednesday against Jeffrey Epstein’s chief lawyer Darren Indyke and his accountant Richard Kahn, alleging they profited from the alleged sex‑trafficking ring. The suit is brought under the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act and New Mexico’s Racketeering Act.
Prosecutors say Epstein abused victims at his Zorro Ranch with the help of key aides.
Indyke and Kahn, who were named co‑executors of Epstein’s estate after his death in 2019, deny any involvement in the alleged crimes. They maintain they were unaware of Epstein’s activities while providing legal and accounting services.
Attorney General Torrez argued that the two men played a key role in concealing the abuse at the ranch and continue to earn money while survivors seek accountability. He said the resources of Epstein’s fortune, estimated at roughly $635 million, should rightfully belong to the victims.
The lawsuit is separate from the ongoing criminal inquiry into Epstein. Both defendants have issued statements rejecting the allegations, stating they are confident they will prevail and have cooperated with investigations whenever asked.
Background
In August 2019, two days before he died in jail, Epstein appointed Indyke and Kahn as the sole executors of his estate, creating a trust that would be administered by the two men. They had previously testified to Congress that they were unaware of the crimes Epstein committed. The trust stipulates that compensation packages for survivors include clauses preventing survivors from pursuing further action against Indyke and Kahn personally.
If the claims are settled, the trust may pay tens of millions to the two men from the remaining assets. Torrez claimed that Epstein’s crimes were made possible by handlers, lawyers and accountants who have yet to face true consequences.
By Max Matza – 6 hours ago
