New Mexico AG Sues Epstein Lawyers Over Zorro Ranch Estate

Aspen —New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime lawyer and accountant on Wednesday, alleging they hid the financier’s sex trafficking ring at his Santa Fe-area ranch.

The lawsuit targets Darren Indyke, Epstein’s attorney for roughly two decades, and Richard Kahn, his accountant. Both men serve as coexecutors of Epstein’s estate, which is valued at over $100 million. Torrez wants to freeze any payments to them until a federal judge rules. “They stand to benefit substantially,” Torrez said.

The core of the accusation is location. Epstein bought the Zorro Ranch in Stanley, New Mexico, in 1993. It’s a quiet spot, 30 miles south of Santa Fe. But inside, Epstein built a 26,700-square-foot mansion. It had a private airstrip, a helipad, and a living room bigger than most American homes. Torrez argues the abuse didn’t happen in a vacuum. It required logistics. Money needed to move. Guests needed to be vetted.

Torrez stood with two of Epstein’s accusers at his press conference. “None of this could be done by just one man,” he said. He pointed to the “handlers,” the lawyers, and the accountants who kept the machine running. One accuser, Anouska De Georgiou, said the goal now is demanding answers. She wants to ensure that wealth and power don’t shield people from accountability.

Indyke and Kahn have pushed back. Their attorney, Dan Weiner, said the pair “emphatically reject” the claims. Weiner noted that neither man has been personally accused of abuse by any victim. He also pointed out that New Mexico officials never tried to interview them before filing suit. “They would have cooperated,” Weiner said.

Both Indyke and Kahn previously testified in Congress that they were unaware of the abuse. They also reached a settlement earlier this year with Epstein accusers for up to $35 million, though they didn’t admit fault.

The U.S. Justice Department hasn’t commented on whether it’s investigating them federally. Meanwhile, Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in the trafficking scheme. Witnesses at her trial said she and Epstein abused women at the Zorro Ranch.

The ranch itself remains a focal point. It’s where the alleged crimes were facilitated. Torrez’s suit is an attempt to claw back money for victims by stopping the estate’s flow of funds to the very people who managed it. The legal battle is just beginning, with the fate of the estate — and the truth about the ranch — hanging in the balance.