Epstein estate agrees to $35 million settlement in trafficking victims’ class action lawsuit
Summary
The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to a $35 million settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by victims of his sex trafficking. The lawsuit accused Epstein’s advisors, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, of knowingly assisting in his criminal venture. The settlement amount will vary between $25 million and $35 million depending on the number of eligible claimants, with the higher amount triggered by more than 40 participants. Both Indyke and Kahn denied the allegations, maintaining they were not involved in any abuse. Their lawyer stated they agreed to settle to achieve finality and avoid a lengthy trial. This settlement follows previous payouts from Epstein’s estate, including $121 million distributed through a restitution fund and $49 million in additional settlements, bringing the total compensation to victims to over $200 million.
(Source:Washington Examiner)