New Mexico attorney general files civil lawsuit against two Epstein advisers
New Mexico Attorney General Files Civil Lawsuit Against Epstein Advisers
Healfromzero.com – New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a civil lawsuit against two longtime advisers to Jeffrey Epstein, alleging they helped enable and conceal the late financier’s criminal conduct. The lawsuit names Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, co-executors of Epstein’s estate, who have denied knowing about or participating in his sex-trafficking operation.
Filed Wednesday, the case is part of Torrez’s broader investigation into alleged criminal activity connected to Zorro Ranch, Epstein’s New Mexico property. The state is seeking to prevent Indyke and Kahn from receiving funds from Epstein’s trust while questions about the estate and the ranch remain unresolved.
“Frankly, if anyone is entitled to a recovery of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, it’s the survivors,” Torrez said.
Torrez argued that remaining estate assets should not be distributed to people he believes supported a criminal enterprise. The New Mexico attorney general files the action as survivors and other claimants continue seeking compensation from Epstein’s estate.
Estate Distributions at the Center of Lawsuit
Indyke served as Epstein’s employee and attorney for many years, while Kahn was his longtime accountant. Following Epstein’s death, the two men were named co-executors of his estate and became responsible for overseeing its remaining assets.
Epstein’s will provided for Indyke to receive $50 million and Kahn to receive $25 million. Both men told lawmakers during congressional depositions that they have not received compensation for their work managing the estate.
Attorneys for the advisers have previously said that estate fees or trust distributions would not be paid until creditors and claimants were compensated and the probate process had concluded. Survivors have filed multiple claims against the estate, making their potential recovery a central issue in the dispute.
The civil lawsuit comes as Indyke and Kahn reportedly face federal scrutiny and lawsuits from survivors seeking compensation connected to Epstein’s abuse.
Zorro Ranch Investigation Continues
Torrez’s office began examining Epstein’s New Mexico property earlier this year after allegations involving Zorro Ranch appeared in Justice Department files released late last year. In February, the attorney general reopened the state criminal investigation after records included a 2019 email sent to a local radio host.
The email alleged that “somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro, two foreign girls were buried on orders of Jeffrey and Madam G.” New Mexico authorities have searched the ranch as part of the renewed investigation.
The inquiry extends beyond the civil case against Epstein’s advisers. State officials are examining whether further evidence exists about activity at the ranch and whether federal agencies have information that could assist New Mexico’s investigation.
Torrez has also sued the Justice Department and US Attorney General Todd Blanche, accusing the department of withholding information about Epstein and his alleged co-conspirators while obstructing the state investigation. A bipartisan commission of New Mexico lawmakers is conducting a separate review of allegations tied to Zorro Ranch and has issued several subpoenas, though neither Indyke nor Kahn has received one from that body.
Advisers Maintain They Had No Knowledge
Indyke and Kahn both gave closed-door testimony to the House Oversight Committee earlier this year. Each said he had no knowledge of Epstein’s trafficking of women and girls despite maintaining long professional relationships with him.
Indyke, who began working for Epstein in 1996, told the committee in March that no one had accused him of sexual abuse, witnessing abuse or receiving reports about Epstein’s conduct.
“Let me be clear: I had no knowledge whatsoever of Jeffrey Epstein’s wrongdoings,” Indyke said. “My complete lack of involvement in that misconduct is a matter of record.”
Kahn told lawmakers he started working for Epstein in 2005 and saw him about once every three weeks. He described their relationship as professional and denied knowing about Epstein’s abuse.
FAQ: New Mexico’s Epstein Estate Lawsuit
Who is named in the New Mexico lawsuit?
The lawsuit names Darren Indyke, Epstein’s longtime attorney and employee, and Richard Kahn, his longtime accountant. Both men serve as co-executors of Epstein’s estate.
What does New Mexico want the court to do?
The state is seeking to block estate distributions to Indyke and Kahn while the investigation into alleged conduct connected to Epstein and Zorro Ranch continues.
Why is Zorro Ranch relevant?
Zorro Ranch was Epstein’s New Mexico property and is part of the attorney general’s renewed investigation into allegations of criminal activity linked to the financier.