Fastrack · New Mexico AG Sues Epstein's Lawyer, Accountant Over Alleged Trafficking

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued Jeffrey Epstein's longtime attorney and accountant Wednesday. He accuses them of helping conceal Epstein's sex trafficking operation.

The suit names attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn.
It alleges abuse of girls and young women at Epstein's Zorro Ranch.
$50 million to Indyke and $25 million to Kahn, under Epstein's will.
Both men told House investigators they knew nothing of the abuse.

Why it matters: Indyke and Kahn co-execute Epstein's estate, and the suit seeks to stop payments to them. Torrez said survivors, not the advisers, are entitled to any recovery.

Torrez is also suing the Justice Department over withheld Epstein information.
Both men reportedly face a federal investigation and survivor lawsuits.

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Center coverage, 10 sources: The center reports the lawsuit's allegations and the state's ongoing criminal probe, with little added framing.

CNBC6hNew Mexico AG lawsuit accuses Epstein's attorney and accountant of facilitating sex trafficking CTV News5hThis U.S. state is suing Epstein’s attorney, accountant for allegedly hiding his sex trafficking operation Associated Press6hNew Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accuses them of hiding sex trafficking operation Forbes4hNew Mexico Sues Epstein’s Attorney And Accountant As Scrutiny On Them Intensifies Newsweek3hNew Mexico targets two Epstein associates over alleged trafficking role PBS NewsHour4hNew Mexico attorney general sues Epstein's attorney and accountant, claiming abuse cover-up at ranch The Hill4hNew Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accusing them of facilitating his sex trafficking The National Desk5hNew Mexico AG sues Epstein accountant and attorney, alleging they hid sex abuse operation TMZ3hJeffrey Epstein's Former Lawyer And Accountant Accused by New Mexico AG Of Covering Up Sex Trafficking Ring Yahoo News6hNew Mexico attorney general accuses Epstein attorney, accountant of abuse cover-up at ranch

Left coverage, 11 sources: The left frames the suit as a test of whether Epstein's inner circle will be held accountable, centered on survivors and the advisers' denials.

CNN6hNew Mexico attorney general files civil lawsuit against two Epstein advisers The Independent5hNew Mexico sues Epstein’s lawyer and accountant for facilitating sex trafficking CBS News3hNew Mexico attorney general accuses Epstein's lawyer, accountant of concealing crimes Los Angeles Times5hNew Mexico attorney general accuses Epstein attorney, accountant of abuse cover-up at ranch Mediaite5hState AG Sues Jeffrey Epstein’s Lawyer and Accountant for Allegedly Hiding Pedophile’s Sex Tra ...MSNBC3hNew Mexico sues Epstein’s lawyer and accountant, accusing them of enabling his abuse NBC News5hNew Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accuses them of hiding sex trafficking operation Political Wire5hJeffrey Epstein Attorney Sued by New Mexico Politico3hNew Mexico sues Epstein’s attorney, accountant over estate The Boston Globe6hNew Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accuses them of hiding sex trafficking operation The Guardian5hEpstein’s attorney and accountant accused of ‘facilitating and concealing’ his crimes in lawsuit

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Just the News23hNew Mexico attorney general alleges Epstein attorney, accountant involved in cover-up The Epoch Times23hNew Mexico Sues Jeffrey Epstein’s Advisers New York Post5hJeffrey Epstein's lawyer and accountant sued by New Mexico, accused of covering up abuse at dead pedophile's Zorro Ranch Newsmax5hNew Mexico AG Accuses Epstein Attorney, Accountant of Abuse Cover-Up at Ranch The Washington Times6hNew Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accuses them of hiding sex trafficking operation

What’s next: Torrez said his office's criminal investigation into Epstein's operation is ongoing. No charges have been filed in that probe.

A bipartisan New Mexico legislative commission has issued subpoenas over Zorro Ranch.
What evidence does the lawsuit offer that the two men knew of the abuse?
Will the state's criminal probe produce charges against anyone?
How will the suit affect payments from Epstein's estate to survivors?