Establishment
The Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program (EVCP) was established in June 2020 by the estate of Jeffrey Epstein. The program was created to compensate survivors outside of litigation.
Administrator: Jordana Feldman (independent compensation expert) Funding: Epstein estate assets, supplemented by settlements from USVI and other parties
Statistics (as of 2024)
- Total claims received: 190+
- Claims approved: 138+
- Total distributed: $121 million+
- Average award: ~$875,000
- Largest individual award: Undisclosed (estimated $5M+)
USVI Settlement Contribution
The largest single contribution came from the US Virgin Islands settlement ($105 million, 2022), following the government’s lawsuit against the Epstein estate for sex trafficking on his Caribbean islands.
Eligibility
The program accepted claims from individuals who:
- Were sexually abused by Epstein directly
- Were recruited, groomed, or trafficked by Epstein’s network
- Had documented contact with Epstein’s properties or associates
Remaining Estate
Despite $121M+ in compensation payments, the Epstein estate still holds significant assets. Total estate value is estimated to have decreased from $577M to approximately $280-300M after:
- Compensation payments
- Legal fees
- Property sales
- Settlements
Ongoing Litigation
Some victims opted out of the compensation program to pursue individual civil lawsuits, including cases against:
- Ghislaine Maxwell’s personal assets
- Deutsche Bank (settled for $75M)
- JPMorgan Chase (settled for $290M)
- Various named associates