Convicted sex offender dies in jail years after death Jeffrey EpsteinThe victims’ estates have agreed to pay up to $35 million in damages to resolve claims from victims who accused him of abuse or trafficking for more than two decades.The proposed court ruling, filed Thursday, covers alleged attacks from Jan. 1, 1995, to Epstein’s death in prison on Aug. 10, 2019.
Epstein’s estate will pay $35 million if 40 or more people qualify, and $25 million if fewer than 40 people qualify. Bloomberg News reported Thursday that law firms representing victims are confident that at least 40 people have yet to reach settlements with Epstein’s estate.The settlement is co-executive of Epstein’s former lawyer Darren Indyke and the financier’s former accountant Richard Kahn. Both men have denied any wrongdoing with Epstein and have not been charged with any crime.The judgment noted that the agreement did not mean that the co-executors admitted wrongdoing or were liable for further legal proceedings against the victims.The settlement still must be approved by a New York federal judge before it can become final.The settlement comes after the U.S. Department of Justice released millions of documents, photos and videos related to the Epstein investigation.Epstein built a global network of powerful politicians, business executives, academics and celebrities – many of whom were tainted by their association with him.
