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New Mexico attorney general accuses Epstein attorney, accountant of abuse cover-up at ranch
ShareBy SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and ED WHITE Wed, October 21, 2026 at 11:27 PM UTC
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant, accusing them of concealing his sex trafficking operation at a sprawling Santa Fe-area ranch where the disgraced financier entertained guests.
The lawsuit seeks to stop attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn from accepting any payments from Epstein's estate, estimated at more than $100 million. They serve as coexecutors, and New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said they “stand to benefit substantially” from the estate unless a federal judge intervenes.
Indyke worked as Epstein’s attorney for roughly two decades. Both he and Kahn have testified in Congress that they did not know about Epstein’s abuse, though Torrez has a different view.
“None of this could be done by just one man,” Torrez said at a news conference, where he stood with two of Epstein's accusers. “This was something that was facilitated, that was made possible by handlers, by lawyers, by accountants, by others who have yet to face real consequences.”
In response to the lawsuit, an attorney for the pair said they “emphatically reject” the allegations and note that New Mexico officials never sought to interview Indyke and Kahn before going to court. Dan Weiner said they would have cooperated.
“Not a single woman has ever accused Mr. Indyke or Mr. Kahn of committing sexual abuse or witnessing sexual abuse, nor claimed at any time that she or anyone else reported to them any allegation of Mr. Epstein’s abuse,” Weiner said in an email.
The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment on any federal investigation of Indyke or Kahn.
Epstein owned the Zorro Ranch for decades
Earlier this year, Indyke and Kahn agreed as executors of the estate to settle a class-action lawsuit brought against them by Epstein accusers for up to $35 million. They did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the deal.
Torrez’s lawsuit is an effort to possibly recover more money for victims, with New Mexico acting as the plaintiff.
Epstein purchased the Zorro Ranch in Stanley, a sparsely populated ranching community about 30 miles (50 kilometers) south of Santa Fe, in 1993. He built a massive home on the property, which spanned thousands of acres, and constructed several guest homes, a private airstrip and a helipad.
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Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
His former girlfriend and close associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, is serving a 20-year prison sentence after her 2021 conviction on sex trafficking charges in New York. Witness testimony at Maxwell’s trial alleged she and Epstein had sexually abused women at the ranch.
“We cannot undo what happened or return what was taken from us, but we can demand answers,” said Epstein accuser Anouska De Georgiou. “We can pursue justice and we can insist that wealth, power and influence never place anyone beyond accountability.”
The does not name people who say they were sexually abused unless they have come forward publicly.
Indyke and Kahn played key roles, lawsuit says
The lawsuit accuses Indyke and Kahn of conspiracy and racketeering in supporting the “Epstein Enterprise.”
“They arranged payments to survivors to purchase their silence and leave them indebted to Epstein, handled costs for expenses connected to the abuse, monitored survivors’ spending, and prepared tax returns for some survivors,” the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit points to financial records indicating over $3 million in payments were made — with no discernible business purpose — from Epstein-related accounts directly to girls or women from 2003 to 2013.
Between 2013 and 2019, the lawsuit states, Indyke and Kahn authorized and signed off on payments totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars to “the enterprise’s sex trafficking survivors, including those who also acted as recruiters, and other expenses including legal fees, apartment rent and tuition.”
According to the suit, some payments were funneled through a nonprofit that was overseen by Indyke and Kahn. The complaint states that more than $30,000 was paid out by the C.O.U.Q. Foundation in 2012 to girls or women for purposes apparently unrelated to the charity.
The lawsuit also notes a 2017 email from Kahn to Epstein regarding payment of “the latest batch of medical expenses for girls.”
“At the end of the day this is not about the past. It is about the truth. It’s about justice, and it’s about making sure that accountability does not end with Epstein,” said Julia Molchanova, another Epstein accuser.
No crimes were pursued in New Mexico
Epstein never faced charges in New Mexico, though the state attorney general's office in 2019 confirmed that it was investigating and planned to forward its findings to federal authorities in New York. Hector Balderas, who was attorney general at the time, said New Mexico's outdated laws failed to protect children from abuse.
Epstein was not required to register as a sex offender in New Mexico, despite a 2008 guilty plea in Florida.
Torrez reopened the state’s investigation this year. In August, he sued the Justice Department, accusing it of blocking the state from investigating alleged sex crimes. The government said it was not releasing some information to the state because disclosing victim-identifying information would violate court orders in New York.
Also in August, a commission established by state lawmakers to investigate whether local authorities looked the other way, released a 119-page report that said authorities repeatedly deferred to investigations in New York, Palm Beach, Florida, and the Virgin Islands, while leaving Epstein’s offenses in New Mexico unexamined and unpunished.
Epstein’s estate sold the ranch in 2023 to the family of Don Huffines, a Republican who is the Texas state comptroller. The money was set aside for creditors.
Probate proceedings related to Epstein’s will and assets are being handled in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
White reported from Detroit. AP reporter Mead Gruver in Fort Collins, Colorado, contributed to this story.
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The boy aquarium has some competition next month as Heated Rivalry fans are treated to a jumbotron-sized event that should hold them over until Season 2.
From Nov. 6-30, fans can experience all six episodes of Season 1 on a screen befitting of Shane (Hudson Williams) and Ilya’s (Connor Storrie) cinematic love story with a limited theatrical release at more than 275 Regal Cinema locations nationwide, in partnership with Sphere Abacus and Crave .
With distribution led by Regal, the show will also be available on the big screen at AMC, Cinemark and other participating theaters, for more than 650 locations total. At $9.99 for the paired-episode screenings, advanced tickets are now available at Regal .
Screenings will feature exclusive welcome content from the show’s cast and directors, and participating locations will also have themed cocktails for purchase, including the “Summer in Montreal” and “Russians Don’t Blush.” Watch on Deadline
“When a series connects with audiences the way Heated Rivalry has, we look for ways to bring it to the big screen and give fans a reason to experience it together,” said Brooks LeBoeuf, SVP of U.S. content at Regal. “Nearly a year after its premiere, we’re proud to work with our partners to turn a season fans have watched again and again into a true theatrical event. It’s a chance to celebrate the story, its creators, and its performances before Season 2 arrives in 2027.”
Hana Palmer, Sphere’s executive director of global distribution and partnerships, said, “ Heated Rivalry is a global phenomenon creating a rush of social media and press activity wherever it lands. We’re very excited to give audiences the opportunity to watch the drama unfold on big screens in North America, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.”
With Rachel Reid’s Game Changer novel The Long Game serving as the basis for Season 2 of Jacob Tierney’s Crave Original series adaptation, production began on the sophomore season in Canada in August.
Deadline recently reported that Justice Smith, Charlie Gillespie, Daniel Diemer, Shaheen Jafargholi, Emily Hampshire, Edvin Ryding, Robert Naylor, Sabrina Jalees, Priyanka, Brendan Morgan, David Tomlinson, Gerry Dee, Michelle Mylett, Lauren Chan and Nick Stahl have been cast in Season 2 , which is set to premiere in spring 2027.
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Mother-in-Law Accused of Killing “N.Y. Times” Executive Claims He Threatened to Have Her Killed by Hitman: LawyerSamira Asma-SadequeWed, October 21, 2026 at 9:16 PM UTC
Jonathan McKinsey (left); and Shili Chen.Credit: Jonathan McKinsey/Facebook; Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Jonathan McKinsey’s in-laws are accused of taking turns shooting him to death in Dublin, Calif., on Sept. 26
Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang have pleaded not guilty to murder charges
Chen’s lawyer says the couple bought firearms months before the killing because they feared for their own safety and that of their grandchildren
The lawyer for an elderly California woman says she was “absolutely concerned” about her safety before allegedly killing her son-in-law near a park last month.
The victim, 40-year-old Jonathan McKinsey, was found fatally shot in the parking lot outside a Dublin, Calif. park in broad daylight on Sept. 26.
Authorities arrested his parents-in-law Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang, accused of taking turns to shoot McKinsey in the vicinity of several children, according to police records previously obtained by PEOPLE.
Court records detailed a volatile relationship between McKinsey, his estranged wife and her parents, including allegations of transphobic abuse and a bitter custody dispute.
Now, Chen’s lawyer claims she feared for her life and the safety of her grandchildren, according to NBC News.
Her attorney Curtis Briggs told NBC Bay Area that the couple did not carry out a premeditated killing but were instead “concerned grandparents” who had witnessed something that had alarmed them, which Briggs did not specify.
Briggs alleged McKinsey had threatened Chen’s life three times, according to NBC Bay Area, WAVY and ABC 7.
Briggs alleged that one of the threats involved a hitman, while the other two involved McKinsey allegedly saying he would “get rid of” Chen, WAVY reported.
PEOPLE has not independently verified Briggs’ allegations.
He claimed the elderly couple bought two firearms, later found in their car at the time of their arrest, in March for their own protection.
Shouyong Zhang (left); and Shili Chen.Credit: Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
The months leading up to the killing were marred by bitter disputes that escalated to legal proceedings between the victim and the alleged killers’ family, including separate restraining orders obtained by McKinsey and his wife against each other, The Mercury News, SFGate and the previously reported, citing court documents.
In his petition, McKinsey accused Zhang of punching him in the chest following his double mastectomy as part of his gender transition procedures in 2010, KTVU previously reported.
That same year, following one procedure during that process, McKinsey’s partner allegedly tried to pull out his medical tubes, according to the petition, as cited by The Mercury News. The two got married the following year, AP reported.
McKinsey himself had faced allegations of abuse, according to online court records, which showed child cruelty charges stemming from 2025.
His wife accused him of assaulting her and the children. McKinsey had not been charged in connection with an alleged assault on his wife. He pleaded not guilty to the child abuse charges.
Jonathan McKinsey.Credit: Jonathan McKinsey/Facebook
McKinsey was the Head of Engineering for New York Times Games, the company previously confirmed to PEOPLE.
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The elderly couple was still nearby when police responded to multiple 911 calls about the shooting. During an interview with police, Zhang allegedly admitted to shooting McKinsey.
Chen and Zhang have been charged with murder.
Their online court records were inaccessible on the afternoon of Oct. 21, but ABC 7, WAVY and NBC Bay Area reported they have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Apollo the Southwest Airlines Safety Dog Retires After 7 Years of Service with Cute Tennis Ball Surprise: Watch
ApolloCredit: Southwest Airlines/TikTok
A safety dog named Apollo was honored by the Dallas Police Department after supporting Southwest Airlines safety operations for seven years
Staffers celebrated his final suitcase search by tossing dozens of tennis balls for the retiring pooch in a sweet clip posted by the airline on Thursday, Oct. 15
The video compilation showed Apollo eagerly collecting tennis balls and running through a plane walkway with one in his mouth
Apollo the safety dog is retiring in style!
The Dallas Police Department threw a party for the Southwest Airlines pooch that included a balloon arch and photos of Apollo working to keep passengers safe through his seven years of service, according to a Facebook video posted by the airline on Thursday, Oct. 15.
Apollo, a German Shorthaired Pointer, was filmed sniffing out a suitcase to mark his final find. As soon as he sat down to indicate a successful search, the crowd cheered and threw dozens of tennis balls for him to play with.
Apollo at his retirement partyCredit: Southwest Airlines/TikTok
Apollo appeared excited as he rushed to catch as many balls as he could, as the crowd filmed the emotional moment.
Another clip showed Apollo excitedly running down the plane’s walkway with a tennis ball in his mouth.
“After seven years supporting safety operations at Southwest… Apollo made his final find 🎾🎾🎾. Happy retirement, Apollo! 🐾 🐶,” the video said.
“Apollo is officially off the clock and enjoying some pawesome retirement benefits! 🎾🐶,” Southwest Airlines captioned the video.
ApolloCredit: Southwest Airlines/TikTok
“Congrats Apollo enjoy your retirement buddy, chase all the squirrels you can find,” one commenter posted, while another said, “why am I tearing up??!! 😭.”
“So many balls he doesn’t know which one to choose 🥹Happy retirement Apollo ❤️,” a third added.
Apollo worked as a TSA-trained explosive detection canine, who are “highly trained experts at detecting explosives and provide a visible deterrent to terrorism targeted at transportation,” per the TSA’s website.
Dogs who detect traditional explosives usually undergo an 11-week training course; but canines who screen passengers complete 16 weeks of training.
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Canine teams graduate from the TSA’s training center after they can detect threats in multiple transportation environments, including airports, buses, cargo and baggage, the TSA website adds.
Around 300 pups successfully complete the training every year and usually consist of five breeds: German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, German shorthaired pointers, German wirehaired pointers and Belgian Malinois.
Source: Nature
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