Mega Edition: The USVI And Their Opposition To Removing The Epstein Estate Liens (8/30/25)

The U.S. Virgin Islands became a central player in the aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein’s death because of his properties there, most notably Little St. James. Under Attorney General Denise George, the USVI invoked its Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (CICO) Act to place liens on Epstein’s estate, effectively freezing assets tied to his criminal enterprise. These liens were designed to ensure that money and property could not be moved or dissipated before victims received compensation. George also opposed efforts by the estate to push through a victim compensation fund that included broad legal releases shielding Epstein’s co-conspirators, arguing such maneuvers were a way to protect his network rather than provide accountability.The estate’s co-executors, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, fought to have these liens removed, claiming they were overly broad, interfered with probate, and restricted the estate’s ability to pay expenses or liquidate assets to fund victim settlements. Their position was that not every encumbered asset was directly tied to Epstein’s crimes, and therefore the government had overstepped in freezing so much of the estate. The USVI resisted, holding that the liens were necessary to prevent further shielding of Epstein’s co-conspirators and to guarantee victims would see justice. The clash underscored the tension between the estate’s desire to control the narrative and finances, and the USVI’s insistence on accountability and redress for those harmed.to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.