In order to resolve claims that Jeffrey Epstein exploited the U.S. Virgin Islands as the center of a sex trafficking operation, the estate of the late billionaire has agreed to pay the territory more than $105 million.
“This settlement restores the faith of the people of the Virgin Islands that its laws will be enforced, without fear or favor, against those who break them,” George said Wednesday. “We are sending a clear message that the Virgin Islands will not serve as a haven for human trafficking.”
“The co-executors ultimately concluded that the settlement is in the best interests of the estate, including its creditors and claimants, to avoid the time, expense, and inherent uncertainties of protracted litigation,” Weiner said. “The settlement is consistent with the co-executors stated intent and practice since their appointments to those roles — to resolve claims related to any misconduct by Jeffrey Epstein in a manner sensitive to those who suffered harm.”
“Epstein engaged in a pattern and practice of trafficking and abusing young women and female children on this private, secluded island of Little St. James where Epstein and his associates could avoid detection of their illegal activity from Virgin Islands and federal law enforcement and prevent these young women and underage girls from leaving freely and escaping the abuse,” the suit said.
