An independent compensation program for victims of late serial sex offender Jeffery Epstein is winding down its operations after paying out more than $121 million. Of the 150 applicants deemed eligible for compensation, more than 92% accepted the offers
to about $190 million, according to an accounting report filed last month in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where Epstein owned a private island residence.
"I am proud of what we were able to accomplish with this program, but also recognize that no amount of money will erase the years of pain these victims have endured because of Jeffrey Epstein," Feldman said. "My hope is that the program provided his victims a meaningful measure of justice and a step on the path toward healing."
The program was modeled after similar multivictim compensation funds set up after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the clergy abuse scandal in the Catholic Church. It was pitched by the estate as a non-adversarial alternative to potentially expensive, emotional and lengthy litigation. Applicants were able to make their case to Feldman and her team, in a wholly confidential setting, free from the cross examination they'd likely endure in a court of law.
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