Epstein Estate Agrees to $35 Million Settlement in Victim Claims

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Jeffrey Epstein's estate and its two co-executors, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, have agreed to pay up to $35 million to resolve outstanding legal claims of Epstein's victims who have not already reached settlements. The proposed settlement plan, which must be approved by a federal judge in New York, aims to 'finally, and forever resolve, discharge, and settle' claims with a class of women who say they were sexually abused or trafficked by Epstein between 1995 and August 10, 2019, the date of his death in a Manhattan jail cell.

Why it matters

This settlement represents a significant step in providing compensation and closure for Epstein's victims, many of whom have been seeking justice for years. The case has drawn widespread attention and sparked discussions around accountability for sexual abuse and human trafficking.

The details

The $35 million settlement will be paid out of Epstein's estate, which has been the subject of numerous lawsuits and legal battles since his death. The co-executors, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, have agreed to the settlement in order to 'finally, and forever resolve, discharge, and settle' claims with a class of women who say they were abused sexually or trafficked by Epstein between 1995 and August 10, 2019, the date of his death.

• Epstein died in a Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019.
• The proposed settlement plan must be approved by a federal judge in New York.

What’s next

The proposed settlement plan must be approved by a federal judge in New York before it can be finalized.