New Mexico Targets Epstein Advisers Over Alleged Trafficking Cover-up

WHO:

PBS - Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and close associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, is serving a 20-year prison sentence following her 2021 sex-trafficking conviction in New York.

PBS - Texas state comptroller Don Huffines’s family purchased Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch from Epstein’s estate.

CNBC - Julia Molchanova and Anouska De Georgiou appeared with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez at the lawsuit announcement news conference.

CNBC - Julia Molchanova appeared with Anouska De Georgiou and Attorney General Raúl Torrez at the news conference announcing the lawsuit.

CNBC - Attorney Daniel Weiner, speaking for Epstein’s estate, said Indyke and Kahn “reject as categorically false” allegations that they knowingly facilitated Epstein’s abuse or trafficking or knew of his actions while providing professional services.

CNBC - Survivor Anouska De Georgiou said the abuse “did not happen in isolation” and called for accountability to extend beyond Epstein and Maxwell.

CBS News US - New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the lawsuit against attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn, described as two of Jeffrey Epstein’s closest confidants.

TMZ - The New Mexico Attorney General accused Epstein’s former attorney and accountant of covering up a sex-trafficking ring.

IJR - The defendants, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, were described as co-executors of Epstein’s estate and as his former lawyer and accountant.

IJR - Indyke and Kahn denied knowing about or participating in the abuse.

WHAT:

PBS - Torrez said, “None of this could be done by just one man,” and described the alleged operation as facilitated by “handlers, by lawyers, by accountants, by others who have yet to face real consequences.”

PBS - Epstein bought Zorro Ranch in 1993; the property included a 26,700-square-foot mansion, a private airstrip and a helipad.

PBS - A New Mexico legislative commission’s 119-page report found local authorities repeatedly deferred to investigations elsewhere, leaving Epstein’s alleged New Mexico offenses unexamined and unpunished.

PBS - Epstein’s estate sold Zorro Ranch in 2023, and the sale proceeds were set aside for creditors.

PBS - Probate proceedings for Epstein’s will and assets are being handled in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Alternet - Democrats spent $53 million on campaign ads mentioning Epstein in competitive races, compared with $3 million spent by Republicans, according to Washington Post data from AdImpact.

Alternet - Democrats spent $8.5 million on ads highlighting that Iowa Republican Ashley Hinson accepted money from Epstein-linked donors, and $5.2 million targeting Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted over contributions from people associated with Epstein, including Les Wexner.

Alternet - Sen. Roger Marshall previously called releasing the Epstein files a “political stunt”; Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan defended his vote to release them and accused Democratic opponent Mary Peltola of accepting money from Epstein associates.

Alternet - Congress overwhelmingly approved releasing the files after Trump signed off on their release.

CNBC - Torrez said Epstein’s death “does not end the pursuit of accountability” for those who helped make his crimes possible.

CNBC - Torrez said the allegations describe financial arrangements that sustained and concealed abuse in New Mexico.

CNBC - De Georgiou said Epstein’s abuse “did not happen in isolation” and called for accountability for anyone who knowingly helped make Epstein appear legitimate to conceal abuse.

CNBC - New Mexico’s lawsuit asks a judge to block Indyke and Kahn from receiving estate payments while the case proceeds.

CNBC - The lawsuit alleges Indyke and Kahn helped finance Epstein’s trafficking operation, including the abuse of girls and young women.

CNBC - The suit alleges Indyke and Kahn are beneficiaries of Epstein’s 1953 Trust and administrators of his revocable trust, in addition to being co-executors of his estate.

CNBC - Torrez said Epstein’s death would not end accountability for people who helped make his crimes possible, and said those accused of enabling the abuse should not profit while survivors live with its consequences.

CNBC - Daniel Weiner said the New Mexico Attorney General’s office did not contact Indyke or Kahn for information before filing the lawsuit; he questioned the investigation’s thoroughness and the lawsuit’s motivations.

BBC - Torrez said Epstein’s remaining assets should go to survivors, not to Indyke and Kahn for their alleged participation in what he called “one of the most horrific criminal enterprises in modern America.”

CNBC - The federal civil suit alleges Indyke and Kahn violated the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act and New Mexico’s Racketeering Act through kidnapping, criminal solicitation, and conspiracy.

CNBC - Epstein’s estate is valued at more than $107 million; the suit says Indyke and Kahn are eligible for bequests of $50 million and $25 million, respectively, subject to available funds.

CNBC - The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in New Mexico.

CNBC - The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York had opened an investigation into Indyke and Kahn.

CBS News US - Torrez filed a lawsuit accusing Indyke and Kahn of concealing crimes.

TMZ - The attorney general accused the two men of covering up a sex-trafficking ring.

IJR - New Mexico sued Indyke and Kahn, alleging they helped facilitate or conceal Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation.

IJR - The state is seeking to block the men from receiving estate funds and direct assets toward survivors.

WHERE:

PBS - Zorro Ranch is in Stanley, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Santa Fe.

PBS - Epstein died in a federal jail in New York City.

CNBC - The alleged abuse included abuse at Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.

TMZ - The alleged sex-trafficking ring was at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico.

WHEN:

CNBC - The news conference announcing the lawsuit took place in Albuquerque, N.M.

CNBC - The lawsuit followed a Wall Street Journal report, published a month earlier, that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York had opened an investigation into Indyke and Kahn.

CNBC - A photograph caption identifies Indyke’s House Oversight Committee deposition as taking place March 19, 2026, and Kahn’s deposition as taking place March 11, 2026.

CNBC - Weiner said Indyke and Kahn had given multiple depositions in civil lawsuits and testified at length before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

WHY:

PBS - Torrez said Indyke and Kahn “stand to benefit substantially” from Epstein’s estate unless a court intervenes, and that the resources “rightfully belong in the hands of survivors.”

Alternet - Democrats used campaign ads and traveling exhibits about Epstein-related documents to keep links to powerful figures in the political spotlight; protesters also appeared at GOP campaign events.

CNBC - De Georgiou said Epstein’s abuse could not have continued for so long without people helping, looking the other way, or choosing not to stop it; she said accountability should extend to those who knowingly helped conceal the abuse or make Epstein appear legitimate.

CNBC - Torrez said the lawsuit describes financial arrangements that helped sustain and conceal abuse in New Mexico.

CNBC - De Georgiou said Epstein’s abuse could not have continued as long as it did without people facilitating it, looking the other way, or failing to stop it.

IJR - New Mexico is seeking to prevent estate payouts to Indyke and Kahn and direct assets toward survivors.

HOW:

PBS - Epstein’s attorney and accountant testified in Congress that they did not know about Epstein’s abuse.

PBS - The U.S. government said it withheld some information from New Mexico to avoid disclosing information identifying victims.

CNBC - Weiner said Indyke and Kahn were confident they would prevail and had cooperated with investigations when asked.

CBS News US - The state pursued the allegations through a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Raúl Torrez.

IJR - The state’s requested measures include blocking estate funds from going to the defendants and directing assets toward survivors.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 21:06 UTC)

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn, accusing them of helping finance and conceal Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation, including abuse at Zorro Ranch. The federal civil lawsuit alleges violations of trafficking and racketeering laws, and asks a judge to block the men from receiving estate funds while the case proceeds. Torrez says Epstein’s death does not end the pursuit of accountability, and that assets should go to survivors rather than those accused of enabling abuse. Epstein’s estate is valued at more than $107 million; the suit says Indyke and Kahn could receive bequests of $50 million and $25 million, subject to available funds. The men deny knowing about or facilitating abuse. Their lawyer calls the allegations categorically false and questions the investigation’s thoroughness. Survivor Anouska De Georgiou says the abuse did not happen in isolation.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 16:13 UTC)

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn, accusing them of helping finance and conceal Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation, including abuse at Zorro Ranch. The federal civil lawsuit alleges violations of trafficking and racketeering laws, and asks a judge to block the men from receiving payments from Epstein’s estate while the case proceeds. Indyke and Kahn were co-executors of the estate, which is valued at more than $107 million; the suit says they may receive bequests of $50 million and $25 million. Their attorney calls the allegations categorically false and says the men did not knowingly facilitate or know about the abuse. Torrez says Epstein’s death does not end the pursuit of accountability, while survivor Anouska De Georgiou says the abuse did not happen in isolation.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 15:02 UTC)

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn, alleging they helped finance and conceal Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation, including abuse at Zorro Ranch. The federal civil lawsuit, filed in New Mexico, accuses the men of violating trafficking and racketeering laws. It asks a judge to block estate payments to them while the case proceeds and direct assets to survivors. Epstein’s estate is valued at more than $107 million, and the suit says Indyke and Kahn may receive bequests of $50 million and $25 million. Survivor Anouska De Georgiou said the abuse did not happen in isolation and called for accountability beyond Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Torrez said Epstein’s death does not end the pursuit of accountability. The men’s lawyer, Daniel Weiner, called the allegations categorically false and said they had cooperated when asked.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 12:01 UTC)

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn, accusing them of helping finance and conceal Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation, including abuse at Zorro Ranch. Filed in federal court, the lawsuit alleges violations of federal trafficking law and New Mexico’s Racketeering Act. It asks a judge to block the men from receiving money from Epstein’s estate while the case proceeds, and to direct assets toward survivors. The estate is valued at more than $107 million, and the suit says Indyke and Kahn may receive bequests of $50 million and $25 million, respectively. Torrez says Epstein’s death does not end the pursuit of accountability. Survivor Anouska De Georgiou says the abuse did not happen in isolation. The men deny knowing about or facilitating the abuse; their attorney says they reject the allegations and question the investigation.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 07:23 UTC)

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn, accusing them of helping finance and conceal Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation. Filed in federal court, the lawsuit alleges violations of federal and state laws, including through kidnapping, criminal solicitation, and conspiracy. It asks a judge to block the men from receiving payments from Epstein’s estate while the case proceeds and direct assets to survivors. The estate is valued at more than $107 million, and the suit says Indyke and Kahn may receive bequests of $50 million and $25 million, respectively. Survivor Anouska De Georgiou said the abuse did not happen in isolation and called for accountability beyond Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The men’s attorney, Daniel Weiner, said they categorically deny knowingly facilitating abuse or trafficking, questioned the investigation, and said they expect to prevail.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 03:08 UTC)

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn, accusing them of helping finance and conceal Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation. Filed in federal court, the lawsuit alleges the men enabled abuse at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Santa Fe and violated federal trafficking and state racketeering laws. The state is seeking to block them from receiving estate money and direct assets to survivors. Epstein’s estate is valued at more than $107 million, and the suit says Indyke and Kahn could receive bequests of $50 million and $25 million, subject to available funds. Survivor Anouska De Georgiou said the abuse did not happen in isolation and called for accountability beyond Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The men’s attorney rejected the allegations as categorically false, denied they knew of or participated in abuse, and questioned the investigation’s thoroughness and motives.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 02:11 UTC)

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn, accusing them of helping conceal his sex-trafficking operation. The federal civil lawsuit, filed in New Mexico, alleges violations of federal trafficking law and the state’s Racketeering Act, including through kidnapping, solicitation and conspiracy. The state is seeking to block the men from receiving money from Epstein’s estate and direct assets to survivors. The estate is valued at more than $107 million, with potential bequests of $50 million to Indyke and $25 million to Kahn, subject to available funds. Survivor Anouska De Georgiou said the abuse did not happen in isolation and called for accountability beyond Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Torrez said Epstein’s death should not end accountability. The men deny knowing about or facilitating the abuse. Their lawyer called the allegations categorically false and questioned the investigation’s thoroughness and motives.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 22:19 UTC)

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn, accusing them of helping conceal his sex-trafficking operation. The federal civil suit, filed in New Mexico, alleges violations of federal trafficking law and the state’s racketeering law, including kidnapping, criminal solicitation and conspiracy. The state is seeking to block the men from receiving money from Epstein’s estate and direct assets to survivors. The estate is valued at more than $107 million, and the suit says Indyke and Kahn could receive bequests of $50 million and $25 million, subject to available funds. Survivor Anouska De Georgiou said the abuse did not happen in isolation and called for accountability beyond Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The men deny knowing about or participating in the abuse. Their attorney says they reject the allegations as categorically false and have given depositions and congressional testimony.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 21:18 UTC)

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer and accountant, accusing them of helping conceal his sex-trafficking operation. The defendants are attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn, who were also co-executors of Epstein’s estate. The lawsuit alleges they helped facilitate or hide crimes connected to Epstein’s alleged trafficking ring at Zorro Ranch, near Santa Fe. Torrez is asking the court to block Indyke and Kahn from receiving money from the estate. The state also wants assets directed toward survivors. Indyke and Kahn have denied knowing about or participating in the abuse. The case puts the handling of Epstein’s estate at the center of New Mexico’s effort to seek accountability and support for survivors.