Epstein Estate Agrees to Settle Victim Claims for Up to $35 Million
Epstein Estate Agrees to Settle Victim Claims for Up to $35 Million
कुख्यात फाइनेंसर Jeffrey Epstein से जुड़े मामलों में एक बड़ा कानूनी घटनाक्रम सामने आया है। एपस्टीन की संपत्ति (Estate) ने कथित पीड़ितों के दावों को निपटाने के लिए 35 मिलियन डॉलर तक की राशि पर सहमति जताई है।
यह समझौता उन सिविल दावों से जुड़ा है, जिनमें कई महिलाओं ने वर्षों पहले यौन शोषण और मानव तस्करी के आरोप लगाए थे।
📌 क्या है पूरा मामला?
- Jeffrey Epstein पर नाबालिग लड़कियों के यौन शोषण और तस्करी के आरोप लगे थे।
- 2019 में गिरफ्तारी के बाद जेल में उनकी मौत हो गई थी।
- उनके खिलाफ कई सिविल केस लंबित रहे, जिन्हें उनकी संपत्ति के माध्यम से निपटाया जा रहा है।
एपस्टीन की पूर्व सहयोगी Ghislaine Maxwell को 2021 में दोषी ठहराया गया था और उन्हें लंबी सजा सुनाई गई।
💰 35 मिलियन डॉलर का सेटलमेंट क्या दर्शाता है?
यह समझौता:
- पीड़ितों को आर्थिक मुआवजा प्रदान करेगा
- लंबी कानूनी प्रक्रिया से राहत देगा
- एस्टेट के खिलाफ लंबित दावों को कम करेगा
हालांकि, यह राशि सभी दावों का अंतिम समाधान है या नहीं, यह अदालत की मंजूरी और अन्य कानूनी प्रक्रियाओं पर निर्भर करेगा।
⚖️ कानूनी और सामाजिक असर
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- यह मामला अमेरिका में हाई-प्रोफाइल यौन अपराधों पर न्यायिक कार्रवाई का अहम उदाहरण बना है।
- पीड़ितों के अधिकारों और जवाबदेही की मांग को बल मिला है।
- सामाजिक स्तर पर सत्ता और प्रभाव के दुरुपयोग पर बहस तेज हुई है।
🧾 आगे क्या?
- अदालत की अंतिम मंजूरी
- अन्य संभावित दावों का निपटारा
- एस्टेट की संपत्तियों का पुनर्वितरण
Epstein केस कई वर्षों से वैश्विक सुर्खियों में रहा है, और यह नया सेटलमेंट उस लंबे कानूनी अध्याय का एक और महत्वपूर्ण पड़ाव माना जा रहा है।
Breaking: Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate Agrees to Pay Up to $35 Million to Settle Victim Claims – Major Step for Survivors! 💔🇺🇸
In a significant development in one of the most high-profile cases of the decade, the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has reached a proposed settlement of up to $35 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit filed by survivors of his abuse. The agreement was announced in a court filing on Thursday (February 19-20, 2026) in Manhattan federal court and now awaits approval from a judge.
Key Details of the Settlement 🔥
- Amount: Up to $35 million if there are 40 or more eligible class members (survivors who qualify). If fewer than 40, the payout drops to $25 million.
- Who it’s for: Women who allege they were sexually assaulted, abused, or trafficked by Epstein between January 1, 1995, and his death on August 10, 2019.
- Defendants: The settlement covers claims against Epstein’s co-executors — his longtime personal lawyer Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn — who were accused of aiding and abetting Epstein’s sex trafficking network and helping conceal his crimes for years.
- No Admission of Wrongdoing: Indyke and Kahn deny all allegations, stating they were not involved in any trafficking and believe no harm came from their actions. The settlement resolves all claims against them and the estate without any concession of misconduct.
- Law Firm Involved: Representing the survivors is Boies Schiller Flexner, who filed the original class-action suit in February 2024.
Background & Context
Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His estate, once valued at up to $650 million, has already paid out significant sums:
- A victim compensation fund (started in 2020) distributed over $121 million to more than 150 claimants before pausing due to low funds.
- Additional settlements and payouts total around $49 million more from the estate.
- Major banks settled separately: JP Morgan Chase paid $290 million, and Deutsche Bank paid $75 million in related class actions.
This latest deal aims to close out remaining civil claims against the estate’s executors and provide further compensation to survivors who haven’t settled yet. Lawyers for the victims are confident at least 40 will qualify.
Why This Matters
The settlement comes amid ongoing fallout from the release of millions of pages of Epstein-related documents by the Justice Department, which named prominent figures and led to resignations and scrutiny. While no criminal charges were brought against Indyke or Kahn, this civil resolution offers a measure of justice and closure for many survivors.
The agreement is unopposed and, if approved, would permanently shield the estate and its executors from future related civil liability. Stay tuned — this is a developing story as the judge reviews the terms!
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