politics
February 21, 2026
Epstein estate to pay $35 million to settle sex abuse claims
The estate of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle claims of sexual abuse
TL;DR
- Epstein's estate agrees to pay up to $35 million to settle a class-action lawsuit.
- The lawsuit accused Epstein's former lawyer and accountant of aiding and abetting sex trafficking.
- The settlement covers victims alleging sexual assault, abuse, or trafficking by Epstein between January 1, 1995, and August 10, 2019.
- Epstein's advisors deny all liability and agreed to the settlement without admitting wrongdoing.
- The proposed settlement requires federal judge approval and offers $35 million if at least 40 victims qualify, or $25 million if fewer.
- This follows previous payouts of $121 million and $48 million to other claimants through compensation programs.
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