The estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle outstanding sexual abuse and sex trafficking claims brought by dozens of alleged victims, according to a federal court filing in New York.

The proposed settlement applies to individuals who say they were “sexually assaulted, abused, or trafficked” by Epstein between January 1, 1995, and August 10, 2019 — the date of his death in a Manhattan detention facility.

Key Terms of the Settlement

Under the agreement, Epstein’s estate will pay $35 million if 40 or more claimants qualify as members of the settlement class. If fewer than 40 victims are deemed eligible, the total payout will be reduced to $25 million.

The settlement must be approved by a federal judge in Manhattan before it becomes final and legally binding.

Co-Executors Deny Wrongdoing

The estate is overseen by co-executors Darren Indyke, Epstein’s former lawyer, and Richard Kahn, his longtime accountant. A lawsuit filed in 2024 accused the pair of enabling Epstein’s illicit activities through their professional services.

Both men have denied any wrongdoing and have not been accused of participating in or witnessing sexual abuse. Court documents state that the settlement does not constitute an admission of liability and will not subject them to further legal claims from the victims involved in the class action.

Broader Fallout From the Epstein Scandal

The victims are represented by Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, which reportedly believes at least 40 claimants qualify for compensation under the agreement.

The settlement comes amid renewed scrutiny following the release of millions of investigative records by the U.S. Justice Department related to the Epstein case. The financier cultivated relationships with powerful politicians, business executives, academics, and celebrities — associations that continue to draw public attention.

If approved, the deal would close another chapter in the ongoing legal fallout from the Epstein scandal.