{
  "id": 15943251,
  "title": "New Mexico AG accuses Epstein's lawyer, accountant of concealing crimes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/new-mexico-ag-accuses-epsteins-lawyer-accountant-of-concealing-crimes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T20:07:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey-epstein-lawyer-accountant-new-mexico-lawsuit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Mexico's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, Darren Indyke, and accountant Richard Kahn, alleging they concealed sex trafficking crimes committed by Epstein at his Zorro Ranch. The lawsuit accuses Indyke and Kahn of facilitating and concealing the abuse of vulnerable girls and young women, including in New Mexico. Attorney General Raúl Torrez stated that Epstein did not operate alone and that his death does not end the pursuit of accountability for those who helped his crimes. The lawsuit claims that Indyke and Kahn were central to an informal network of associates that enabled Epstein's criminal conduct to preserve and grow his fortunes and influence. Survivors of Epstein's abuse have praised the New Mexico lawsuit, arguing that these two men were most responsible for the appearance of legitimacy and access to money used to avoid exposing Epstein's crimes. Lawyers for Indyke and Kahn deny the allegations, stating that they emphatically reject the claim that they were complicit in or knowingly facilitated Epstein's sexual abuse or trafficking. They also claim that neither the New Mexico Attorney General nor anyone from his office sought to speak with them before filing the lawsuit, raising questions about the thoroughness of the investigation.",
  "summary": "New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit Wednesday against two of Jeffrey Epstein's closest confidants, attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn.",
  "key_points": [
    "New Mexico AG sues Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn.",
    "Allegations of concealing sex trafficking crimes at Zorro Ranch.",
    "Survivors praise lawsuit, lawyers deny wrongdoing."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/15943251.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Olive Press",
        "title": "EXCLUSIVE: Former modelling boss with links to Epstein handed Ibiza lawsuit over claims he raped American supermodel Carre Otis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/exclusive-former-modelling-boss-with-links-to-epstein-handed-ibiza",
        "published": "2026-10-21T16:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "New Mexico AG lawsuit accuses Epstein's attorney and accountant of facilitating sex trafficking",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/new-mexico-ag-lawsuit-accuses-epsteins-attorney-and-accountant-of",
        "published": "2026-10-21T16:54:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "New Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accusing them of facilitating his sex trafficking",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/new-mexico-sues-epstein-attorney-and-accountant-accusing-them-of",
        "published": "2026-10-21T18:39:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Epstein’s attorney and accountant accused of ‘facilitating and concealing’ his crimes in lawsuit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/epsteins-attorney-and-accountant-accused-of-facilitating-and",
        "published": "2026-10-21T18:40:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "New Mexico attorney general sues Epstein's attorney and accountant, claiming abuse cover-up at ranch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/new-mexico-attorney-general-sues-epsteins-attorney-and-accountant",
        "published": "2026-10-21T19:09:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez unpacks lawsuit against Epstein's attorney and accountant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/new-mexico-ag-raul-torrez-unpacks-lawsuit-against-epsteins-attorney",
        "published": "2026-10-21T22:10:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}