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New Mexico has filed a civil lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime attorney, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn, alleging that they helped facilitate or conceal Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation, including alleged abuse at his New Mexico ranch.

The lawsuit targets two people who worked closely with Epstein and focuses on alleged conduct connected to his ranch in New Mexico. The claims concern the alleged facilitation or concealment of sex trafficking and the alleged abuse of young women and girls. The supplied reporting establishes that these are allegations made in a civil case, not findings that have been proven in court.

According to PBS NewsHour, New Mexico is seeking to prevent Indyke and Kahn from receiving payments from Epstein’s estate. PBS NewsHour estimated the estate at more than $100 million, making the requested restriction a potentially significant part of the state’s action.

The lawsuit comes amid additional reported scrutiny of the two men. Forbes Business reported that the U.S. Department of Justice was also examining Indyke and Kahn, but the available material does not establish the status or scope of any separate inquiry.

Indyke and Kahn have denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, according to BBC World, which also reported that their attorney described the lawsuit as categorically false. Their response represents the defense position in a case whose central allegations remain to be resolved through the civil proceedings.

SOURCES

  1. PBS NewsHourNew Mexico attorney general sues Epstein's attorney and accountant, claiming abuse cover-up at ranch
  2. CNBCNew Mexico AG lawsuit accuses Epstein's attorney and accountant of facilitating sex trafficking
  3. The HillNew Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accusing them of facilitating his sex trafficking
  4. BBC WorldNew Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his sex crimes
  5. NPR PoliticsNew Mexico lawsuit accuses Epstein associates of hiding sex trafficking at his ranch