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New Mexico Sues Epstein Associates Over Sex Trafficking Operations

Published 3h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Lawsuit

Affects United States · Covered in 3 countries

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New Mexico sued Epstein's former lawyer and accountant for allegedly enabling his sex trafficking.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a civil lawsuit targeting Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer and accountant. The legal action alleges the two advisers knowingly concealed and enabled his sex trafficking crimes while operating a remote ranch. Officials are seeking to block estate payments to the associates and recover damages for survivors.

The targetThe lawsuit names Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn as defendants in the state enforcement action.
The motiveThe complaint alleges the defendants received generous financial compensation in exchange for aiding the criminal operation.
The goalThe state aims to halt ongoing estate payouts to the advisers while litigation proceeds.

What's new · 1h agoAdditional reports confirmed the lawsuit aims to recover damages for survivors and targets the co-executors of the estate.

Why it matters

Jeffrey Epstein operated a vast sex trafficking ring that targeted young women and girls across multiple locations, including a ranch in New Mexico. Legal actions continue to target individuals and estates associated with his network to secure justice and compensation for survivors.

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New Mexico's attorney general filed a civil lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein's former attorney and accountant, accusing them of facilitating his sex trafficking operation and seeking to block estate payments.

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