New Mexico has sued Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer and accountant, accusing them of facilitating his sex trafficking operation. The lawsuit targets Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, who are alleged to have concealed abuse at a New Mexico ranch. The state seeks to block payments from Epstein's $100 million trust.
The suit alleges Indyke and Kahn facilitated, financed, and concealed Epstein's sex trafficking, including abuse at the Zorro Ranch. The ranch, purchased in 1993, is said to have been used for decades of abuse. The state claims the trust's funds should go to survivors rather than the estate.
New Mexico is the only U.S. state to launch a truth commission on Epstein's alleged links with officials. The state also sued the DOJ over access to files, accusing the Trump administration of blocking investigations. The DOJ said it provided some files but withheld most due to privacy protections.
The state reopened its investigation this year and sued the Justice Department for blocking access to information. The ranch was sold in 2023 to Don Huffines' family, with funds set aside for creditors. Probate proceedings for Epstein's estate are handled in the U.S. Virgin Islands.