In brief
New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a civil lawsuit against Darren Indyke, the late financier’s lawyer, and Richard Kahn, his accountant, claiming they profited from Epstein’s abuse network. The pair, long‑time executors of Epstein’s estate, control the wealth that was hidden behind a trust set up after his death. The lawsuit seeks to prevent the aides from receiving the fortune while survivors pursue compensation. It is separate from the ongoing criminal probe but underscores the hunt for those who enabled Epstein’s crimes.
The state’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a civil suit against Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Epstein’s long‑time lawyer, and Richard Kahn, his accountant. The pair were named executors of Epstein’s estate and now control the $635m left in a trust set up after his death.
The lawsuit accuses Indyke and Kahn of hiding Epstein’s sex‑trafficking ring and preventing survivors from receiving compensation. Prosecutors say the aides helped conceal abuses at the Zorro Ranch in New Mexico and continue to earn money while victims fight for accountability.
The case runs parallel to a state criminal investigation that was re‑launched in February. Both men deny any role in Epstein’s crimes and say they were unaware of his actions, as they testified before Congress years ago.
Key facts:
- Indyke and Kahn were chosen as co‑executors in August 2019.
- The trust’s assets are estimated at nearly $635m and could pay the partners tens of millions of dollars.
- The lawsuit seeks to strip the executives of these assets so survivors can get the money.
Torrez said that the “handlers” behind Epstein’s empire—including lawyers and accountants—must face consequences. He argued that the money should go to survivors, not people who facilitated the abuse.
