{
  "id": 15993832,
  "title": "New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his sex crimes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/new-mexico-sues-epstein-lawyer-and-accountant-accusing-them-of-hiding",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T03:37:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/new-mexico-sues-epstein-lawyer-and-accountant-accusing-them-of-hiding-his-sex-crimes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Mexico has filed a civil lawsuit against former aides to Jeffrey Epstein, alleging they profited from the financier's sex trafficking scheme. Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, who are in charge of managing the late financier's estate, are accused of concealing abuse at Epstein's secluded Zorro Ranch near Santa Fe. The state's Attorney General, Raúl Torrez, claims they are obstructing victims from seeking compensation from Epstein's estimated $635m fortune. Both men have strongly denied any involvement in Epstein's crimes, stating the allegations against them are false. The lawsuit is separate from the state's ongoing criminal investigation, which has been re-launched in February. Indyke and Kahn, who previously testified before Congress under the belief they were unaware of Epstein's actions, maintain their innocence and have cooperated with any investigations. The men are beneficiaries of a trust set up by Epstein, which could see them receive tens of millions of dollars each from the remaining assets.",
  "summary": "Prosecutors in the US state of New Mexico have filed a civil lawsuit against two longtime aides of Jeffrey Epstein, accusing the men of profiting from the late financier’s sex trafficking ring. Lawyer Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn are the sole executors of Epstein’s estate, controlling all his wealth and possessions. They have denied [...] The post New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and…",
  "key_points": [
    "New Mexico sues former aides Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn over Epstein's sex crimes.",
    "State Attorney General Raúl Torrez claims they obstruct victims' compensation claims.",
    "Indyke and Kahn deny allegations, maintain innocence, and have cooperated with investigations."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Targeting the estate's managers shifts the focus toward recovering assets for victims by challenging the professionals responsible for overseeing the late financier's massive remaining fortune.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/15993832.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "New Mexico sues to stop payouts to Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer, accountant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/new-mexico-sues-to-stop-payouts-to-jeffrey-epsteins-lawyer-accountant",
        "published": "2026-10-22T04:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "New Mexico sues to stop payouts to Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer, accountant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/new-mexico-sues-to-stop-payouts-to-jeffrey-epsteins-lawyer-accountant-16001511",
        "published": "2026-10-22T04:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}