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New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his crimes
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- New Mexico prosecutors have filed a civil lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein's longtime aides, lawyer Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn, accusing them of profiting from Epstein's sex trafficking ring and concealing abuse at his Zorro Ranch.
- Indyke and Kahn, who are executors of Epstein's estate controlling his $635 million fortune, deny any involvement in the crimes and reject the allegations as categorically false.
- The lawsuit, filed under the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act and New Mexico Racketeering Act, claims the aides are blocking victims' efforts to seek compensation and continue to earn money from Epstein's estate.
- New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez emphasized that Epstein's crimes were facilitated by close associates like Indyke and Kahn, who have yet to face real consequences despite their key roles.
- The aides' attorney stated they have cooperated with investigations and were not contacted by prosecutors before the lawsuit, expressing confidence they will prevail against the claims.
