Khaberni - Jeffrey Epstein's estate agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle the outstanding legal claims from dozens of potential victims of the convicted American sex offender, according to a proposed court ruling submitted on Thursday.
The settlement relates to women who reported being "sexually assaulted, exploited, or trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein between January 1, 1995, and August 10, 2019," the date of the financial expert’s suicide in prison while awaiting trial, according to the decree.
Epstein's estate will pay $35 million if the number of plaintiffs reaches 40 women or more, and $25 million if there are fewer than 40.
Epstein's former lawyer, Darren Indike, and his former accountant, Richard Kahn, are handling the settlement.
Both denied committing any wrongdoing in their relationship with Epstein, and no criminal charges have been brought against them.
The ruling states that the agreement does not imply an admission of fault or assign them responsibility for any other legal actions by the victims.
A federal judge in New York must approve the agreement before it becomes final.
"Bloomberg News" reported late Thursday that there are believed to be at least 40 victims who have not yet reached a settlement with Jeffrey Epstein's estate.
This settlement comes after the U.S. Department of Justice released millions of documents, photos, and videos related to the investigation into Epstein's case.
Epstein established a global network of influential politicians, businessmen, academics, and celebrities, many of whom tarnished their reputation due to their association with him.
