Jeffrey Epstein Estate – Settlement Plan Offers Up to $35 Million for Victims
Jeffrey Epstein Estate – The estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has reached a proposed agreement to compensate individuals who say they were harmed by him, with payments potentially totaling up to $35 million.
The proposed resolution, detailed in a federal court filing submitted Thursday in Manhattan, seeks to address claims from people who allege they were sexually abused or trafficked by Epstein over a span of more than two decades. The agreement now awaits approval from a federal judge in New York before it can take effect.
Terms of the Proposed Compensation Plan
According to the court documents, the total payout will depend on the number of eligible claimants. If 40 or more individuals qualify under the settlement terms, the estate would distribute $35 million. Should the number fall below 40, the payment would be reduced to $25 million.
The settlement applies to individuals who allege they were assaulted, abused, or trafficked by Epstein between January 1, 1995, and August 10, 2019 — the date he died while in federal custody. The agreement is structured as a class settlement, meaning it is intended to resolve claims collectively rather than through individual lawsuits.
Role of Estate Executors Under Scrutiny
The estate is being administered by Darren Indyke, Epstein’s longtime attorney, and Richard Kahn, his former accountant. Both men were named in a civil lawsuit filed in 2024 that accused them of facilitating Epstein’s misconduct through the professional services they provided.
Indyke and Kahn have consistently denied any involvement in or knowledge of Epstein’s criminal conduct. They have not been accused of participating in sexual abuse or witnessing such acts. The court filing accompanying the proposed settlement states that the agreement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing by either co-executor, nor does it establish liability beyond the terms of the settlement.
If approved, the deal would bring an end to the initial lawsuit targeting the pair in their roles overseeing Epstein’s estate.
Legal Teams and Case Developments
The law firm Boies Schiller Flexner LLP represents the group of claimants in the class action. As of Thursday, the firm had not publicly disclosed the number of individuals included in the lawsuit. However, Bloomberg News reported that attorneys involved in the case believe at least 40 victims who had not previously settled with the estate are part of the class.
Daniel H. Weiner, counsel for the co-executors, did not immediately respond to requests for comment following the filing.
Broader Context of the Epstein Investigation
The proposed settlement comes amid continued public scrutiny surrounding Epstein’s activities and associations. The US Justice Department recently released millions of pages of investigative materials, including documents, photographs, and video evidence connected to the long-running probe into his conduct.
Epstein, a financier with ties to influential figures across politics, business, academia, and entertainment, built a far-reaching network over several decades. Many of those relationships have drawn attention since his arrest and subsequent death in custody in 2019. While numerous individuals have distanced themselves from him, questions about the scope of his operations and the extent of knowledge within his circle have persisted.
The latest settlement proposal represents another step in the legal aftermath of the case, which has involved criminal proceedings, civil claims, and ongoing document disclosures. Should the federal court grant approval, the agreement would provide financial compensation to eligible claimants while formally resolving a significant portion of outstanding litigation tied to Epstein’s estate.