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New Mexico AG sues Epstein's lawyer and accountant

Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the federal suit in New Mexico, which also names Epstein's estate and trust; lawyers for the two men call the allegations baseless.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNew Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued Epstein's attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn, alleging they helped conceal his crimes.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe suit says they were central to a network whose single purpose was facilitating and concealing his conduct.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTheir lawyers say they emphatically reject the allegations and were never contacted before the filing.

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  1. Georgia Senate rivals clash in final debate before election · Fox News
  2. Banks with Jeffrey Epstein ties eyed by Democrats Warren and Garcia · CNBC
  3. New Mexico sues Epstein's lawyer and accountant; Meta hit with $25… · New York Post
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