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Epstein's Ex-Attorney Denies Abuse Knowledge Amid Victim Payouts

3/20/2026

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Summary

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Darren Indyke, Epstein's former attorney, testified before the House Oversight Committee on March 19, 2026, denying knowledge of Epstein's sexual abuse.
He said he provided only legitimate legal services and would have severed ties if he had known of wrongdoing, noting Epstein misled him after the 2008 conviction.
The Epstein estate has paid over $121 million to victims, and allegations against Indyke and co-executor Richard Kahn persist.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor, receiving a controversial plea deal that allowed him to serve only 13 months in a minimum-security jail. This leniency, orchestrated by U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, has faced intense scrutiny, especially after Epstein's estate later paid over $121 million to victims, highlighting systemic failures in addressing sexual abuse and elite accountability.

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Story summary

Darren Indyke, Epstein's former attorney, testified before the House Oversight Committee on March 19, 2026, denying knowledge of Epstein's sexual abuse.
He said he provided only legitimate legal services and would have severed ties if he had known of wrongdoing, noting Epstein misled him after the 2008 conviction.
The Epstein estate has paid over $121 million to victims, and allegations against Indyke and co-executor Richard Kahn persist.

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