Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged co-conspirators cough up $35 million despite denying all wrongdoing

Here’s some big news about the ongoing fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s dark history: the co-executors of his estate have agreed to fork over up to $35 million to settle a lawsuit. According to The Hill, this agreement  is still waiting for a judge’s final nod.

This whole deal is about settling a lawsuit that was filed back in February 2024 against Epstein’s lawyer, Darren Indyke, and his accountant, Richard Kahn. These two were named as co-executors of Epstein’s estate in his will, which he signed just two days before he died in 2019 while awaiting trial in a New York jail. Even though they’re shelling out millions, Indyke and Kahn are totally denying any wrongdoing. 

Their lawyer, Daniel H. Weiner, stated that neither defendant “made any admission or concession of misconduct” as part of the settlement. The court filing backs this up, with the co-executors maintaining they have “meritorious defenses” to the claims. They’re saying they’re settling to provide relief to Epstein’s victims and to finally wrap up any claims against the estate. It’s a classic move, denying everything while still opening the wallet.

Everyone’s argument is that they did not know what Epstein did

The initial class action lawsuit painted a pretty grim picture, accusing Indyke and Kahn of building “the complex financial infrastructure” that allegedly allowed Epstein to pay off victims and recruiters. The lawsuit claimed this system ensured silence and, conveniently, left Epstein and his cronies “richly compensated.” 

The original complaint also hit Indyke and Kahn with accusations of facilitating “arranged and forced sham marriages.” The idea behind these marriages was allegedly to get at least three of Epstein’s victims immigration status, which would ensure they “could continue to be available to Epstein for his abuse.” 

So, how will this settlement work for the victims? Well, the exact amount could range from $25 million to $35 million, depending on how many women are actually eligible. To get a piece of the pie, victims will have to agree to drop any future claims against the estate. Plus, they can’t have already received settlements from the Epstein estate or the Epstein Victims Compensation Fund.

This news comes on the heels of other developments in the Epstein saga. After Ghislaine Maxwell’s refusal to talk at her deposition, another associate, billionaire retail mogul Les Wexner, recently testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Indyke and Kahn have also received subpoenas as part of lawmakers’ ongoing probe into the case. It seems the legal system is still digging deep into every corner of this dark chapter.