The Jeffrey Epstein Victims Compensation Program (JEVSCP) was established by the Epstein estate in 2020 as an alternative to litigation for victims seeking financial redress. The fund was administered by Kenneth Feinberg, the prominent attorney known for administering the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and similar programs.
The program was created against the backdrop of multiple civil lawsuits against the estate following Epstein’s 2019 death. By offering a structured compensation process, the estate sought to reduce the volume of litigation and achieve global resolution of most claims.
Participation in the fund required claimants to waive further legal claims against the estate. This condition drew criticism from some victims’ attorneys who argued that it shielded the estate from full accountability and contained potential legal exposure that might otherwise have surfaced.
The fund ultimately paid out significant sums — reports indicated over $121 million distributed to more than 150 claimants, with individual payments ranging from tens of thousands to multiple millions of dollars depending on the severity and duration of abuse alleged.
Victims and advocates had mixed views: some expressed that the compensation provided meaningful acknowledgment and financial help; others emphasized that money without full criminal accountability for all participants was inadequate. Several victims’ attorneys noted that the fund compensated individual harm but did not resolve broader questions about the liability of institutions — banks, airlines, and other entities — that facilitated Epstein’s operations.