New Mexico attorney general files civil lawsuit against two Epstein advisers

New Mexico Attorney General Files Civil Lawsuit Over Epstein Estate

Activelifezero.com – The New Mexico attorney general files a civil lawsuit against two longtime advisers to Jeffrey Epstein, alleging they helped enable and conceal his criminal conduct and should not receive money from his remaining estate assets.

Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the case Wednesday against Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, the co-executors of Epstein’s estate. Indyke was Epstein’s employee and attorney for years, while Kahn served as his longtime accountant.

The lawsuit seeks to prevent Indyke and Kahn from receiving distributions through Epstein’s trust. Epstein’s will allocated $50 million to Indyke and $25 million to Kahn.

“Frankly, if anyone is entitled to a recovery of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, it’s the survivors,” Torrez said.

New Mexico Attorney General Files Case Tied to Zorro Ranch

The civil action is part of a wider New Mexico investigation connected to Zorro Ranch, the property Epstein owned in the state. Torrez’s office began examining the ranch earlier this year after allegations involving the property surfaced in records released by the Justice Department.

In February, Torrez reopened the state’s criminal investigation after documents 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 property as part of the renewed inquiry.

Those allegations have not been established in the civil complaint. The criminal investigation is intended to determine whether crimes connected to Epstein occurred at Zorro Ranch and whether additional evidence can be found.

Torrez has also sued the Justice Department and US Attorney General Todd Blanche in a separate case, accusing federal officials of withholding information about Epstein and possible co-conspirators while hindering the state’s investigative work.

Estate Advisers Deny Involvement in Trafficking

Indyke and Kahn deny knowing about or participating in Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation. Both men have also faced scrutiny in survivor lawsuits seeking compensation and are reportedly the subject of a federal investigation.

Earlier this year, Indyke and Kahn gave closed-door depositions to the House Oversight Committee. Their testimony addressed their professional relationships with Epstein, their involvement in his business affairs, and their stated lack of awareness of sexual abuse or trafficking.

Indyke, who began working for Epstein in 1996, told lawmakers that he had no knowledge of Epstein’s misconduct. He said no woman had accused him of sexual abuse, witnessing abuse, or receiving a report 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 said he began working for Epstein in 2005 and generally saw him about once every three weeks. He described their relationship as professional rather than social and said he did not attend Epstein’s parties or other social gatherings.

“While Epstein was alive, I never observed any sexual abuse or trafficking of women and never received a complaint – either by one of Epstein’s victims or anyone else – of such abuse or trafficking,” Kahn said.

What the Civil Lawsuit Seeks

The New Mexico attorney general files this lawsuit to pursue a financial remedy involving Epstein’s estate, rather than to resolve the reopened criminal investigation at Zorro Ranch. Torrez argues that estate funds should not go to people accused of helping conceal conduct tied to Epstein’s criminal enterprise.

A bipartisan commission of New Mexico legislators is conducting a separate review of alleged criminal activity connected to Zorro Ranch. The commission has issued several subpoenas, although neither Indyke nor Kahn has received one from that body.

New Mexico Epstein Lawsuit FAQ

Who is named in the lawsuit? The civil case names Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, who serve as co-executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate.

What does the lawsuit seek? The complaint seeks to stop Indyke and Kahn from receiving distributions from Epstein’s trust and estate assets.

Is the Zorro Ranch investigation still active? New Mexico authorities reopened their criminal investigation earlier this year and have searched the ranch as part of that renewed inquiry.

Have the allegations in the civil case been proven? No. Indyke and Kahn deny knowing about or participating in Epstein’s trafficking operation, and the civil lawsuit contains allegations that remain subject to legal proceedings.