The fund was created in 2020 by Epstein’s estate after his death, as a voluntary, confidential alternative to litigation for survivors of sexual abuse by Epstein. It was administered independently by Jordana Feldman, and open to any individual alleging abuse by Epstein, regardless of statute-of-limitations or prior litigation. Claimants were asked to supply detailed descriptions of their abuse, undergo review, accept an offer, and sign a broad release that barred future lawsuits against the estate or many alleged enablers. By its conclusion in 2021, the program processed roughly 225 applications, deemed around 150 eligible, and distributed approximately $121 million to about 150 survivors.
Critically, while the fund offered a quicker and less adversarial route, many survivors and advocates argue it was structured to limit exposure of Epstein’s estate and his enablers rather than fully liberate survivors. Accepting the fund’s offer meant waiving future claims against not only the estate but often other involved parties—potentially constraining further accountability. Moreover, subsequent reporting shows that even after the fund’s closure, significant assets claimed by the estate remain unallocated, raising the question of whether victims received a fair share of Epstein’s full fortune. With only about a quarter of the estate’s estimated value reportedly reaching survivors, the fund’s efficacy and fairness are under heavy scrutiny.
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