Up to $35 million for victims. Epstein's estate will pay those injured

The managers of Jeffrey Epstein's estate have agreed to pay up to $35 million as part of a settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought by people injured by the deceased sex offender. As CNN reported on Friday, the agreement is the result of mediation.

The lawsuit filed in 2024 accused Epstein's co-executors, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, of facilitating human trafficking and playing a key role in concealing the billionaire's crimes. Indyke and Kahn categorically denied these accusations and claimed that they did not participate in Epstein's criminal activities and were not responsible for the victims' harm.

The settlement, which still requires approval by a judge, is expected to definitively resolve all claims against the defendants and the estate.

The agreement came after the Department of Justice released millions of pages of files related to the Epstein case. The final amount of compensation depends on the number of people who joined the class action. If there are fewer than 40, the total amount may be reduced to $25 million.

Indyke and Kahn's attorney, Daniel Weiner, emphasized in a statement to CNN that agreeing to the settlement does not constitute an admission of guilt. He noted that the co-executors of the will were ready to defend their rights in court, but decided to mediate to obtain a final resolution of any potential claims against the heirs.

Some victims have already received benefits from the fund established after Epstein's suicide in 2019. Although the program had previously paid out over $50 million in 150 claims, the process was suspended at the beginning of 2021 due to the estate's lack of financial liquidity. The current settlement is intended to be the next stage of compensation for the victims of Epstein's criminal activities.

Andrzej Dobrowolski from New York (PAP)

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