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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN ************************************* IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, ) ) Deceased. ) ) PROBATE NO. ST-I9-PB-80 MOTION TO INTERVENE COMES NOV the Government of the United States Virgin Islands (-the Government") and hereby files this Motion to Intervene in the Petition for Probate and for Letters Testamentary filed by the Executors of the Estate ofJeffrey Epstein ("the Estate") on August 15, 2019. Pursuant to the Virgin Islands Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 24, the Government has the statutory right and authority to intervene in the Estate to protect its claims against the Estate; enforce its criminal activity lien against the Estate; and ensure that the administration of the Estate conforms to the laws of the Virgin Islands. Intervention is particularly necessary given the potential conflict of interest of the Executors in administering the Estate and, in particular, in proposing to hire and compensate "Designers" to administer a voluntary fund to compensate victims trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein. The Government's Opposition to Estate's Motion for Establishment of a Voluntary Claims Resolution is filed attached hereto as Exhibit 1. I. BACKGROUND Jeffrey Epstein was found dead on August 10, 2019, while in custody in New York for sex crimes. U.S. Virgin Islands v. Estate ofJeffrey Epstein, et at, No. ST-2020-CV-14, 7 (Super Ct. Civ. Jan. 15, 2020), Exhibit 2. On August 15, 2019. the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein ("the Estate") was created. The Executors, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, filed a Petition for Probate and 1 EFTA00074744 Letters Testamentary with the Probate Division of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on August 15, 2019. Id. 8. The Petition for Probate included Mr. Epstein's Last Will and 'Testament.' Id. Two days before his death, Mr. Epstein amended a previous trust, namely, The Jeffrey E. Epstein Trust and then created "The 1953 Trust" ("the Trust"). In addition to amending the Trust, Epstein also amended his Last Will and Testamcnt, so that all his "property, real and personal. wherever situate" went to The Trust. Id. 13-14. Executors published a Notice to Creditors on September 18, 2019, which set a six month deadline for creditors to file claims against the Estate. Ex'r Expedited Mot. at 2 (Nov. 14, 2019), Exhibit 4. On November 14, 2019, the Executors of the Estate filed an Expedited Motion for Establishment of a Voluntary Claims Resolution Program ("Epstein Fund" or "Fund"). The Motion asked this Court to -establish an independent and voluntary claims resolution program for purposes of resolving sexual abuse claims against Jeffrey E. Epstein." Id. at 1. The Motion proposes engaging Jordana Feldman, Kenneth Feinberg and Camille Biros as Program Administrators for the Epstein Fund. Id. at 6. The Executors allege, "the Program would provide all eligible claimants an opportunity to receive compensation and voluntarily resolve their claims of sexual abuse against Mr. Epstein . . . Id. The situs of the Program Administrators would be in New York. Id. at 3. On January IS, 2020, the Government of the Virgin islands filed a lawsuit against the Estate, the 1953 Trust, and numerous Epstein business affiliates and associates for violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act ("CICO"). 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq., and civil conspiracy, seeking forfeiture and divestment of assets in favor of the Government, civil penalties, damages, and other remedies. See Ex. 2. The Complaint notes that the Co-Executors of the Estate served as officers or trustees of various entities named in the Government's Complaint, including ' The Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary and the Last Will and Testament of Jeffrey Epstein are collectively attached as Exhibit 3. 2 EFTA00074745 the 1953 Trust. On January 16, 2020, the Government filed a Criminal Activity Lien against the Estate to secure its claims against the Estate. Criminal Activity Lien Not. (Jan. 16, 2020), Exhibit 5. As the Plaintiff in that litigation, the Govemmcnt has an interest in the assets of the Estate, as well as an interest in ensuring that the laws of the Virgin Islands are enforced for the benefit of the Government and victims of Epstein's crimes. See Ex. 2. The Executors of the Estate, who are alleged to have been affiliated with various entities that participated in Epstein's criminal enterprise, cannot adequately protect the rights of the interest of the Government. Therefore, the Government should be allowed to intervene and assure assets, which are potentially subject to forfeiture and/or divesture, are protected from any potential mismanagement and conflict of interest by the Executors and its employees and/or consultants -- the Program Designers. In re the Estate of Small, 57 V.I. 416, 423 (2012); Hendricks v. Clyne, No. ST-16-CV-147, 2019 WL 918607, at *2 (Super. Ct. Feb. 20, 2019). Intervention is the only vehicle available to assure that the Government will not suffer detrimental harm by the actions of the Executors. IL RELEVANI' LAW A court must permit a party to intervene when they filed a timely motion and have "an unconditional right to intervene by federal or Virgin Island statute," or, have "an interest relating to the property or transaction that is the subject of the action, and is so situated that disposing of the action may as a practical matter impair or impede the movant's ability to protect its interest." V.I. R. CIV. P. Rule 24(a). A court may permit a party who is "given a conditional right to intervene by a federal or Virgin Islands statute," or who "has a claim or defense that shares with the main action a common question of law or fact." Rule 24(b). "The purpose of the rule governing intervention is to enable one not named as a party who has a direct, substantial, and legally 3 EFTA00074746 protectable interest in the subject matter of litigation to protect himself from an action that might be detrimental to him." Hendricks, 2019 WL 918607, at •2; see also Stiles v. Yob, No. 2016-0036, 2016 WL 3884506, at *4 (V.I. July 13, 2016). The right to intervene under Rule 24(a)(2)2 exists when the potential intervener meets three elements: (1) a sufficient interest in the subject matter of the pending litigation, (2) a substantial risk that the disposition of the litigation will impair the interest, and (3) the existing parties do not adequately protect that interest. Hendricks, 2019 WL 918607, at •2. Intervention is appropriate particularly, "when an individual has 'an unsecured claim, a cause of action against the estate' then '[1]ittle doubt remains that such an intangible interest is property protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.— In re the Estate of Small, 57 V.I. at 423 (quoting Tulsa Profl Collection Serv.. Inc•. v. Pope, 485 U.S. 478, 485, 108 S. Ct. 1340, 1345 (1988)). III. ANALYSIS Pursuant to Rule 24 subsections (a) and (h), the Government has a right to intervene in the present action. See Hendricks, 2019 WL 918607, at *2. Rule 24(b)(2) further supports the Government's right to permissively intervene : "On timely motion, the court may permit a federal or state governmental officer or agency to intervene if a party's claim or defense is based on: (A) a statute or executive order administered by the officer or agency; or (B) any regulation, order, requirement, or agreement issued or made under the statute or executive order." V.I. R. CIV. P. Rule 24(b)(2). Specifically, the Government is a rightful participant in any program designed to distribute the assets of the Epstein Estate because of its interest in the assets and disposition of the 2 In full, Rule 24 (a)(2) reads: -On a timely motion, the court must permit anyone to intervene who claims an interest relating to the property or transaction that is the subject of the action, and is so situated that disposing of the action may as a practical matter impair or impede the movant's ability to protect its interest, unless existing parties adequately represent that interest." V.I. R. CIV. P. Rule 24 (a)(2). 4 EFTA00074747 Estate, and because of the Attorney General's authority, and responsibility, to advocate for the public interest and enforce the laws of the Virgin Islands. See 3 V.I.C. § 114; 14 V.I.C. § 600. First, with a civil action pending against the Estate, the Government has a substantial interest in the property held by the Estate because it has a lien and a cause of action against the estate. In re the Estate of Small, 57 V.I. at 423. The Complaint filed by the Government against the Estate and Epstein's associates and affiliates seeks to require the Estate to forfeit or divest itself of certain assets, including the two islands it owns, Little St. James and Great St. James, in favor of the Government. Ex. 2, at pp. 46-48. The lawsuit also seeks civil penalties, damages, and equitable disgorgement, including funds for victims who were trafficked and abused by Epstein in the Virgin Islands. Id. Relatedly, the Government has an interest in the Estate in order to enforce the criminal activity lien against the Estate pursuant to 14 V.I.C. § 610. See Ex. 5. In particular, Virgin Islands law states that this lien -created in favor of the Government of the Territory of the Virgin Islands shall be superior to and prior to the interest of any other person in the personal or real property or beneficial interest in it." 14 V.I.C. § 610(f). The disposition of the Estate's assets, both through and outside of the Epstein Fund and the uncapped expenses of a Program Administrator, threatens to dissipate assets subject to the Government's CICO claims and criminal activity lien. To be clear, the Government does not seek to supplant funds that victims might receive through the Epstein Fund or otherwise, but is entitled to ensure its own legally enforceable interests in the Estate are protected. Thus, the Government faces "a substantial risk that disposition" of the Estate's assets "will impair [its] interest," satisfying the first two elements for intervention. Hendricks, 2019 WL 918607, at *2. 5 EFTA00074748 In addition, the Government has a substantial interest in ensuring that the Estate is administered subject to, and consistent with, the laws of the Virgin Islands. Jeffrey Epstein's place of residence at the time of his death was the Virgin Islands. His Estate is subject to probate in the Virgin Islands under its laws. Many of the abuses committed by Epstein occurred at his residence in the Virgin Islands. It is the laws and courts of the Virgin Islands that should direct and oversee the administration of his Estate, and the laws and courts of the Virgin Islands that must ensure that the interests of the Claimants and public policy are served. Based on the location of the assets and the decedent's residence at the time of his death, the Virgin Islands is the only proper situs for the distribution of funds from the Estate and/or the Trust. Under the framework of the Fund, there is no obligation that the Program Administrator be subject to the legal constraints imposed by the Probate Code or the supervision or approval of this Court, and provides no assurances that the Government's substantial and legally protectable interest in the distribution of the Estate's assets will be protected. Moreover, there is no ceiling. or floor, for funds to be paid to the victims, imperiling both the Government's ability to ensure that its own claims are satisfied, and to ensure that victims receive the compensation to which they are entitled. Turning to the final element, the existing parties, the Executors in the present matter, do not adequately protect the Ciovemment's interest. Only the Government and certainly not the Estate, can ensure that its interests are protected. Further, as discussed in the Government's Motion in Opposition to the Estate's Expedited Motion for Establishment of a Voluntary Claims Resolution, a significant conflict of interest exists on the part of the Executors. See Ex. 1, at 10. The Executors of Epstein's Estate, Darren K. Indyke and Rickard D. Kahn, were and are involved in various Epstein business entities that are alleged to share liability in Epstein's civil and criminal 6 EFTA00074749 violations in the Virgin Islands and elsewhere. Ex. 2, 14; 28. Therefore, there is no means, absent intervention, to ensure the Government's interest in its claims and in enforcing the laws of the Virgin Islands are protected. Therefore, the Government satisfies the final element for intervention pursuant to Rule 24(a)(2). Likewise, the Government satisfies all elements of permissive intervention under Rule 24(b). Undoubtedly, the Government's action is timely and "shares with the main action a common question of law or fact." V.I. R. CIV. P. Rule 24(b)(1)(B). Additionally, this is an action by the Government in furtherance of claims based on Virgin Islands statutes that by law the Government must enforce. These requirements are pursuant to both statutes (Rule 24(b)(2)A), as well as regulations, orders, and requirements made under the statute or executive order (Rule 24(b)(2)(B) that meet the elements to allow for permissive intervention. IV. CONCLUSION For the foregoing reasons, the Government respectfully asks this Court GRANT the Government's Motion to Intervene. DATED: Januar 2020 Respectfully Submitted. 7 DENISE N. GEORGE, ESQUIRE ATTORNSY GENERAL, IE M. . M 1, ESQUIRE CHIEF, CIVIL DIVISION Virgin Islands Department of Justice 34-38 Kronprindsens Gade. GERS Complex, 2d floor St. Thomas. Virgin Islands 00804 Email: MIMINIMMI EFTA00074750 CERTIFICATE O F SERVICE IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the foregoing Motion complies with the word and page requirements of V.1.R. Civ. P. 6-1(e) and, a true and correct copy of the Motion was served via regular mail, postage prepaid, with a courtesy copy sent by email to counsel of record on January 23, 2020 to: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN KROBLIN, ESQ. ANDREW W. HEYMANN, ESQ., WILLIAM BLUM, ESQ. SHAR1 D'ANDRADE, ESQ. MARJORIE WHALEN, ESQ. KELLERHALS FERGUSON KROBLIN PLLC Royal Palm Professional Building 9053 Estate Thomas, Suite 101 St. Thomas, V.I. 00802-3602 ele Email: 8 EFTA00074751 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION O1 ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN ******************************** IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, Deceased. PROBATE NO. ST-19-PB-80 ORDER GRANTING VIRGIN ISLANDS' MOTION TO INTERVENE ORDER THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Virgin Islands' Motion to Intervene in the Matter of the Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein. Having reviewed the motion, the Court finds that the Virgin Islands is entitled to intervene in this action pursuant to Virgin Islands Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 24. Accordingly, it is hereby: ORDERED that the Virgin Islands' Motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the Virgin Islands' shall be made a Claimant-Intervener; and it is further ORDERED that the Virgin Islands' counsel shall be added as counsel of record; and it is further ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be directed and served to counsel of record. Dated: I CAROLYN P. HERMON PERCELL Magistrate Judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands EFTA00074752 EFTA00074753 ATTEST: ESTRELLA H. GEORGE Clerk of the Court BY: Court Clerk Supervisor 2 EFTA00074754 EFTA00074755 EXHIBIT 1 EFTA00074756 EFTA00074757 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN ************************************* IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ) ) JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, ) ) Deceased. ) PROBATE NO. ST-19-PB-80 GOVERNMENT'S OPPOSITION TO ESTATE'S MOTION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY CLAIMS RESOLUTION PROGRAM COMES NOW the Government of the Virgin Islands ("Government"), and files this Opposition to the Estate's Expedited Motion for Establishment of a Voluntary Claims Resolution Program. The Government opposes the program proposed by the Executors because the program does not secure the Government's substantial and legally protectable interest in the appropriate and supervised distribution of the Estate's assets. Protecting these interests requires the Government to intervene in the present action. The Government's Motion to Intervene is filed separately, and concurrently with this Motion. I. BACKGROUND Jeffrey Epstein was found dead on August 10, 2019, while in custody in New York for sex crimes. U.S. Virgin Islands v. Estate of Jeffrey Epstein, et at, No. ST-2020-CV-14, 7 7 (Super Ct. Civ. Jan. 15. 2020), Exhibit I. On August 15, 2019, the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein ("the Estate") was created. The Executors, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, filed a Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary with the Probate Division of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on August 15, 2019. Id. 8. The Petition for Probate included Mr. Epstein's Last Will and Testament.' Id. Two days before his death, Mr. Epstein amended his previous trust, named "The ' The Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary and the Last Will and Testament of Jeffrey Epstein are collectively attached as Exhibit 2. EFTA00074758 Jeffrey E. Epstein 2019 Trust" dated January 18. 2019, which was later amended and restated on February 4, 2019. On August 8, 2019, Epstein again amended and restated his trust, which was renamed "The 1953 Trust," and Epstein's Last Will and Testament, so that all his "property, real and personal, wherever situated" was bequeathed to the acting Trustees of The 1953 Trust. On November 14, 2019, the Executors of the Estate filed an Expedited Motion for Establishment of a Voluntary Claims Resolution Program ("Epstein Fund" or "Fund"). Ex'r Expedited Mot. at 3 (Nov. 14, 2019), Exhibit 3. The Motion asks this Court to "establish an independent and voluntary claims resolution program for purposes of resolving sexual abuse claims against Jeffrey E. Epstein." Id. at I. The Motion proposes engaging Jordana Feldman, Kenneth Feinberg and Camille Biros as Program Administrators for the Epstein Fund. Id. at 6. The Executors also propose that the situs of the Program Administrators be New York. Id. at 3. On January 15, 2020, the Government filed a lawsuit against the Estate, The 1953 Trust, and Epstein's affiliates and associates for violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act ("CICO"). 14 V.1.C. § 600 et seq., and civil conspiracy, seeking forfeiture and divestment of assets in favor of the Government, as well as civil penalties, damages, and other remedies. As the Plaintiff in that litigation, the Government has an interest in the assets of the Estate, as well as an interest in ensuring that the laws of the Virgin Islands are enforced for the benefit of the Government and the victims of Epstein's crimes. The Executor's responded to the United States Virgin Islands' Complaint via a letter from the proposed co-designer and administrator of the proposed fund, Jordana Feldman on January 16, 2020. Letter from Jordana Feldman to Attorney General Denise N. George (Jan. 16, 2020), Exhibit 4. 11. ARGUMENT a. The Epstein Fund Does Not Protect the Government's Interest in the Estate 2 EFTA00074759 With a Government civil CICO action pending in the Superior Court against the Estate and Epstein's business associates and affiliates, the Government has a substantial interest in the property held by the Estate. In re the Estate of Small, 57 V.I. 416, 423 (2012) ("when an individual has 'an unsecured claim, a cause of action against the estate,' then little doubt remains that such an intangible interest is property protected by the Fourteenth Amendment."). The Government's Complaint seeks to require the Estate to forfeit or divest itself of certain assets, including the two islands it owns, Little St. James and Great St. James, in favor of the Government. Compl. pp. 46- 48. The lawsuit also seeks civil penalties, damages, and equitable disgorgement, including funds for victims who were trafficked and abused by Epstein in the Virgin Islands. Id. The Government has filed a Criminal Activity Lien against the Estate pursuant to 14 V.I.C. § 610. Criminal Activity Lien (Jan. 16, 2020), Exhibit 5. This Government's Criminal Activity Lien was statutorily "created in favor of the Government of the Territory of the Virgin Islands shall be superior to and prior to the interest of any other person in the personal or real property or beneficial interest in it." 14 V.I.C. § 610(f). The disposition of the Estate's assets, including through the Epstein Fund and the uncapped expenses of a Program Administrator, threatens to dissipate assets subject to the Government's claims and Criminal Activity Lien. To be clear, the Government does not seek to supplant funds that victims might receive through the Epstein Fund or otherwise, but is entitled to ensure its own legally enforceable interests in the Estate are protected. In addition, the Government has a substantial interest in ensuring that the Estate is administered subject to, and consistent with, the laws of the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Victim's and Witness' Bill of Rights, 34 V.I.C. § 203, entitles victims of crimes to be treated with dignity and compassion, to be protected from intimidation, to be informed of their legal rights, and to receive reparations for physical or emotional injuries suffered as a result of being a victim of a EFTA00074760 violent, bodily crime, as determined by the Virgin Islands Criminal Victims Compensation Commission. Under the framework of the Fund, there is no obligation that the Program Administrator be subject to the legal constraints imposed by the Virgin Islands Probate Lair or the supervision or approval °finis Court, and provides no assurances that the Government's substantial and legally protectable interest in the Estate's assets will be protected. Indeed, while the Motion purports to invoke Rule 90 of the Virgin Islands Rules of Procedure as its basis, its failure to conform to that Rule demonstrates its deficiencies. V.I. R. CIV. P. Rule 90 requires that a mediator be a "neutral third person." Here, the Program Administrators were chosen solely by the Executors, and has decision-making authority beyond that of any mediator. Rule 90(a). Local civil procedure rules provide for communications among parties, and participation in discovery—none of which have to be followed by the Fund. b. The Epstein Fund Does Not Set Aside Funds for Future Claimants As structured, the Epstein Fund is fundamentally flawed and is not designed to achieve justice for the victims of Epstein and his associates and affiliated entities. For example, the Epstein Fund's design would be. in part, determined by an undefined group of "those with an interest in resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims." Ex'r Expedited Mot. at 4-5. This group could include any number of individuals and entities, including defendants in the various lawsuits that have an interest clearly in conflict with those of potential claimants. The Fund also fails to specify what constitutes as sexual assault and who qualifies as a Claimant. Thus, for example, children who were sexually abused by Epstein may mistakenly believe that they consented to his assault, and may not recognize their eligibility for compensation. See. 14 V.I.C. §§ 133-137; 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.C. §§ 505-507; 14 V.I.C. § 500 et seq.; 14 V.I.C. §§ I 700a, 1702, 1708-1709. 4 EFTA00074761 Additionally, the Epstein Fund covers only those who have already made claims or will make claims immediately following notification of its creation. The program provides no set-aside for later claimants. This structure is unduly coercive, and jeopardizes the potential recovery available to victims unless they immediately avail themselves of the Fund. As the Court is undoubtedly aware, many of the claims in this matter are and will be made by those who were minors at the time of Epstein's abuse. Therefore, any program proposed to compensate Epstein's victims should account for the psychological trauma of minors, who often repress memories of their abuse, by allowing them additional time for filing a claim instead of limiting the time for filing. The blatant intimidation tactics employed by Defendants in the Government's CICO action further cements the need for such a window. This is another reason, the Court should deny the Estate's request. c. The Eligibility Criteria is Flawed and Subjects Claimants to Re-Victimization. i. The Evidence Requirement Could Potentially Exclude Deserving Claimants The framework proposed for each Claim raises serious concerns that the Fund will exclude victim/claimants who may be unable to document their claims, without additional time for discovery. Many of the victims will have no documentation or "any additional corroborating or supporting information required to help substantiate their claim." Ex'r Expedited Mot. at 4-5. Outside of flight records, messages, and records of cash transfers — none of which are in the possession of the Claimants — such information may not exist. In fact, this predicament is created in part by Defendants own design, as Epstein's computer servers are alleged to have been purposefully destroyed in 2008. Indeed, as the Government's CICO complaint lays out in detail, Epstein and his associates went to great length to conceal their conduct. Compl. 70-89. 5 EFTA00074762 • Additionally, the Program implicitly assumes that Claimants have access to materials and information that is in some cases is over a decade old. Even if Epstein and business affiliates and associates did not destroy the evidence, the likelihood that victims maintained evidence of their own abuse is slim. Thus, the process should allow for the open examination of records available to Epstein's Estate, and the discovery of others via the assistance of Epstein's many employees, to assist potential claimants in substantiating claims. The ability of Claimants to fairly make their case is further prejudiced by the invitation to meet with the Program Administrator. This invitation asks Claimants to travel to New York to provide additional information "that may bear upon evaluation" of the Claim. Ex'r Expedited Mot. at 5. Such a request seems designed to prejudice Claimants, many of whom may not have the means to travel to New York. Additionally, the Epstein Fund's language suggests that the absence of either "corroborating evidence" or the ability to travel to the Program Administrator, by design, will ensure the Claimant's claim will fail to qualify, potentially deterring eligible Claimants from coming forward. The Epstein Fund is also silent as to the outcome of Claims that are dismissed, either by Claimants or the Program Administrator. The Fund contains no assurances that the information submitted by a Claimant cannot be later used against her if she thereafter decides to file suit against the Estate or any other co-defendant. Likewise, the Epstein Fund provides no protection to Claimants who voluntarily provide information that may later be used to defend the Estate from claims or provide evidence against other victims. Without these necessary protections, claimants are vulnerable to re-victimization. The absence of clear and precise parameters for inclusion or exclusion in the Fund and those with an "interest in resolution" fails to provide appropriate guidance to ensure potential Claimants will not he left out. Ex'r Expedited Mot. at 5. Specifically, without clear critcria, 6 EFTA00074763 potential claimants may not have the information or confidence to approach the Fund, with the effect that legitimate claimants (including those who may not have the means or desire to pursue their own litigation) will be left out. ii. The Range of Compensation Must be Available to Claimants Before Filing The parameters for the potential awards available through the Epstein Fund are too vague, and thus unacceptable. While the Government agrees that each Claimant's claim should undergo an individualized analysis, the potential range of compensation available for each claim should be provided in advance. As stated herein, the abuse suffered by each Claimant caused significant physical and emotional injury, and, before a potential Claimant chooses to revisit those painful episodes, they should know the potential range of compensation. Moreover, the Program Administrator should not be permitted to subjectively award compensation to Claimants in a vacuum without oversight. This carte blanche authority has the potential to impact not only the Estate's ability to satisfy other liabilities for which it must be held accountable, but makes it less likely that each Claimant receives the compensation to which she is fairly and impartially entitled. With no right to do this, or court oversight to approve or disapprove compensation under the Epstein Fund, Epstein's Estate essentially requests this Court blindly approve a subjective determination that may detrimentally affect the very individuals it was allegedly proposed to compensate. Ex'r Expedited Mot. at 4-6.Moreover, the Fund should disclose any limits on the amounts of compensation, individually or collectively, and be required to develop a plan to effectively communicate its availability to any potential Claimant. d. The Waiver Requirement is Unjust Currently, acceptance of the Program Administrator's determination under the Epstein Fund requires Claimants to release "any claims she may have against any person or entity arising 7 EFTA00074764 from or related to Mr. Epstein's conduct, as set forth in the Protocol." Ex'r Expedited Mot. at 5. This is improper, impermissible and deceptive. It effectively precludes victims from filing claims against persons or entities and other perpetrators, who arc not part of the estate, subjecting them to re-victimization. The scheme as proposed by the Executors further protects these perpetrators from liability and accountability for their criminal acts. Any Epstein Fund —were it to be approved — must be limited to only claims against Jeffrey Epstein for the further reason that the Estate itself is limited to only his assets. The Program also does not specify whether the Administrator is permitted or required to share evidence with law enforcement, thus positioning the Fund as a potential means to conceal criminal activity. e. The Epstein Fund Presents Unavoidable Conflicts of Interest The Motion fails to disclose inherent potential conflicts of interest between the Executors and the Fund. The Executors of Epstein's Estate, and also the movants for the Expedited Motion to establish the Epstein Fund, Darren K. lndyke and Rickard D. Kahn. were and are involved in various Epstein business entities that arc alleged to share liability in Epstein's civil and criminal violations in the Virgin Islands. Both Indyke and Kahn are the Trustees of the 1953 Trust, which holds almost all of Epstein's assets. See Compl. 72 l3. Furthermore, the Executors are also officers of at least two of Epstein's entities, Poplar, Inc. and Nautilus, Inc., alleged to be intricately involved in carrying out Epstein's illegal enterprise. Id. at 19-22; 28-30. The Executors appear to be close allies of Epstein who are to be compensated for administration of the Estate and are tainted by obvious conflicts of interest. As officers, the Executors could be held potentially liable for the alleged conduct of the companies, creating an inescapable conflict of interest in recommending a program that proposes to compensate any individual or entity making such allegations requiring in return for overly broad releases. The Fund does not delineate the role, if any, of the Estate in approving the program criteria or administration, including the scope or timing of the Fund. The 8 EFTA00074765 lack of clarity in the Estate's role creates uncertainty in the fairness and integrity of this critical process. The Executors should be expressly precluded from having any role in setting the criteria or the process for or evaluating or approving potential claims. Furthermore, disclosure of conflicts is critical to allow the Court to evaluate the ability of the Program to engage in fair and impartial arms-length negotiations or resolution. 1. Undisclosed Costs of the Epstein Fund Administration May Diminish Funds Available to Victims Any settlement fund of this magnitude and scope must have, at the outset, clear limitations on costs to be expended in maintenance of the program. No such limitations exist here, yet the Petition admits the "significant expense in developing and administering the Program." Epstein Fund Petition, at Ill. The Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary provides in detail the extent of the Estate's holdings. See Ex. 2. While the Estate is substantial, it is not unlimited. Administrative costs of the Epstein Fund have the potential to rapidly deplete the funds available to compensate Claimants under the Epstcin Fund. Furthermore, the Fund as proposed offers no reconciliation or accountability. There is no disclosure of Epstein's conduct (which can be done while protecting individual Claimants' privacy), the number of victims, or the amount or awards paid. Instead, it treats the Fund as a private settlement without transparency to the Court, the Government and the victims of Epstein's criminal activity. . III. CONCLUSION The Government opposes the creation of the Epstein Fund for the foregoing reasons. The Government therefore respectfully requests that the Court DENY the Executors' Motion for the Establishment of a Voluntary Claims Resolution Program. 9 EFTA00074766 EFTA00074767 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN ******************************** IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, Deceased. PROBATE NO. ST-19-PB-80 ORDER THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Co-Executors' Expedited Motion for Establishment of a Voluntary Claims Resolution Program and the Government's Opposition thereto. After due deliberation and consideration, it is hereby: ORDERED that the Co-Executors' Expedited Motion for Establishment of a Voluntary Claims Resolution Program is DENIED; and it is ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be directed and served to counsel of record. Dated: ATTEST: ESTRELLA H. GEORGE Clerk of the Court BY• Court Clerk Supervisor CAROLYN P. HERMON-PERCELL Magistrate Judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands EFTA00074768 EFTA00074769 EXHIBIT 2 EFTA00074770 EFTA00074771 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS. PLAINTIFF, V. ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, THE 1953 TRUST, PLAN D, LLC; GREAT ST. JIM, LLC; NAUTILUS, INC.; HYPERION AIR, LLC; POPLAR, INC'., JOHN AND JANE DOES DEFENDANTS. Case No.: ACTION FOR DAMAGES JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT COMES NOW, the Government of the United States Virgin Islands ("Government") and files this Complaint against the above-named Defendants and in support thereof. would show unto the Court as follows: JURISDICTION AND PARTIES I. The Attorney General of the United States Virgin Islands (herein after "Virgin Islands") brings this action on behalf of the Plaintiff, Government of the Virgin Islands, pursuant to 3 V.I.C. § 114 and her statutory authority to enforce the laws of the Virgin Islands, and advocate for the public interest, safety, health and well-being of persons in the Virgin Islands. 2. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this civil matter pursuant to 4 V.I.C. § 76 and 14 V.I.C. 3 607. 3. This Court has personal jurisdiction over the parties pursuant to 5 V.I.C. § 4903. EFTA00074772 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 2 of 48 4. The Virgin Islands is an unincorporated territory of the United States. It consists of St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, and Water Island, and more than 40 surrounding islands and Cays, some of which are privately owned. Among these privately owned islands are Little St. James and Great St. James. 5. Jeffrey E. Epstein ("Epstein") was a resident of the Virgin Islands and he maintained a residence on Little St. James, which he acquired in 1998 and in 2016 he also purchased Great St. James. 6. Epstein registered as a sex offender in the Virgin Islands in 2010. He was a Tier I offender under Virgin Islands law based upon his Florida conviction of procuring a minor for prostitution. As a Tier I offender, Epstein was required to register annually with the Virgin Islands Department of Justice ("VIDOJ") and give advance notice of his travel to and from the Virgin Islands. Epstein was also subject to random address verification by VIDOJ. 7. Epstein was found dead on August 10, 2019 while in custody in New York for sex crimes. 8. Defendant, Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein ("The Estate"), created upon Epstein's death, is domiciled in the Virgin Islands. On August 15, 2019, the Executors of The Estate, Darren K. Indyke and Richard D. Kahn, filed a Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary which included Epstein's last will and testament with the Probate Division of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. 9. The Petition reports the value of the real and personal property in The Estate located in the Virgin Islands at $577,672,654.00 dollars. 10. According to the Petition, the assets in the Virgin Islands thus far includes: a. $56.5 million in cash; EFTA00074773 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 3 of 48 b. $127 million in fixed income and equity investments; c. $195 million in hedge fund and private equity investments; and d. $18.5 million in planes, boats, and automobiles. The Estate has not yet valued his fine arts, antiques, and other valuables. 11. The Estate also includes shares of various corporate entities which hold residences and real property used by Epstein, namely: a. Brownstone in New York City valued at $56 million; b. Ranch in New Mexico valued at $72 million; c. Gated home in Palm Beach, Florida, valued at $12 million; d. Seven units in an apartment building in Paris, valued at $8 million; and e. Great St. James and Little St. James, collectively valued at $86 million. 12. The Estate is responsible to pay damages for the acts committed by Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise described below. 13. Defendant, The 1953 Trust ("The Trust") was created by Epstein, who "amended and restated" its terms only two days before his suicide. That same day, Epstein revised his Last Will and Testament, transferring all of his "property, real and personal, wherever situated" to The Trust. 14. The Trust also contains Epstein's financial assets and is also responsible to pay damages for the acts committed by Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise described below. The Trust's administrators, Darren K. Indyke and Richard D. Kahn, filed a Certificate of Trust in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands for The Trust on August 26, 2019. 15. Epstein maintained a deliberately complex web of Virgin Islands corporations, limited liability companies, foundations, and other entities, not all of which are yet known to the EFTA00074774 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 4 of 48 Government of the Virgin Islands, through which he carried out and concealed his criminal conduct. 16. Epstein regularly created new entities in the territory and transferred properties and funds between them in order to preserve and shield Epstein's assets and to facilitate and conceal the unlawful acts described in this Complaint. 17. These entities held properties, including Little St. James and Great St. James, at which Epstein trafficked and sexually abused women and underage girls. Epstein owned and arranged for private planes, helicopters, boat and automobiles to transport victims to, from, and within the Virgin Islands, and provided money to pay these young women and underage girls. 18. Epstein sat at the hub of this web, serving as president, member, manager, or director of each of the entities and, upon information and belief, directing their activities. 19. Defendant, Nautilus, Inc., is a corporation established and organized under the laws of the Virgin Islands. It was incorporated on November 22, 2011. 20. According to records of the Virgin Islands Recorder of Deeds, Nautilus, Inc. owns Little St. James, a/k/a Parcel Number 109803010100, a parcel of 3.1 million square feet valued at $3.2 million, with buildings and improvements valued at $4 million. 21. Epstein was president and director of Nautilus, Inc., which corporate filings describe as "holding property for personal use." Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, Executors of the Estate, are the secretary and treasurer of Nautilus, Inc., respectively. The Estate values Epstein's holdings of Nautilus, Inc., which holds title to Little St. James at $63.9 million. 22. A deed recorded with the Virgin Islands Recorder of Deeds on December 30, 2011 reflects that the property was transferred from a Delaware entity, L.S.J., LLC, to Nautilus, Inc. for "TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration." The quitclaim deed lists EFTA00074775 GVI v. Estate ofJeffrey E. Epstein GVI' s Complaint Page 5 of 48 Jeffrey Epstein as the sole member of L.S.J., LLC, which it acquired Little Sain► James via a warranty deed dated April 27, 1998. 23. As described below, Epstein engaged in a pattern and practice of trafficking and sexually 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. 24. Thus, Nautilus, Inc. participated in carrying out, facilitating and concealing Epstein's crimes, hence Little St. James became an instrumentality of those crimes. 25. Defendant, Great St. Jim, LLC, is a limited liability company established and organized under the laws of the Virgin Islands. Great St. Jim, LLC was organized on October 26, 2015. Great St. Jim, LLC, according to records of the Virgin Islands Recorder of Deeds, owns at least three properties that make up Great St. James acquired on January 28, 2016: Parcel Number 109801010100, consisting of 3.5 million square feet and valued a► $17.5 million; Parcel Number 109801010200, consisting of 450,000 square feet of land, valued at $2.8 million; and Parcel Number 109801010300, 1.2 million square feet of land, valued at $2.7 million. According to a warranty deed filed with the Virgin Islands Recorder of Deeds, Epstein, through Great St. Jim, LLC, acquired the last two parcels for $5 million. 26. Epstein is listed as manager and a member of Great St. Jim, LLC and the nature of its business is described as "holding assets." 27. Upon information and belief, Epstein purchased these Great St. James properties— the island with closest proximity to Little St. James—to further shield his conduct on Little St. James from view, prevent his detection by law enforcement or the public, and allow him to EFTA00074776 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 6 of 48 continue and conceal his criminal enterprise. Epstein's significant investment in the purchase of Great St. James demonstrates his intent to expand his illegal operation in the Virgin Islands for years to come. Thus, Great St. Jim, LLC participated in carrying out, concealing, facilitating and continuing Epstein's crimes, and Great St. James became an instrumentality of those crimes. 28. Defendant, Poplar, Inc., is a corporation established and organized under the laws of the Virgin Islands. Poplar, Inc. was incorporated on November 22, 2011. Epstein was president and director of Poplar, Inc., and its purpose was described in corporate filings as "holding property for personal use." Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, Executors of the Estate, are secretary and treasurer of Poplar, Inc., respectively. 29. A certificate of incumbency provided to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources ("DPNR") also lists Epstein as president of Poplar, Inc. and expressly authorizes the incorporators to conduct "transactions related to permitting matters submitted on behalf of Great St. Jim, LLC." 30. Poplar, Inc. is listed as the signatory for the 2017 Annual Report for Great St. Jim, LLC, and the signature appears to be Epstein's. The Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary filed by The Estate lists Poplar, Inc. as holding title to Great St. James. Thus, Poplar, Inc. participated in carrying out, concealing, facilitating and continuing Epstein's crimes. 31. Defendant, Plan D, LLC is a limited liability company established and organized under the laws of the Virgin Islands. In its original Articles of Organization, filed October 19, 2012, and Annual Report filings, Epstein's pilot, Larry Visoski, was listed as Plan D, LLC's sole manager/member. However, the July 31, 2019 Annual Report revealed Epstein as the principal behind Plan D, LLC. EFTA00074777 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 7 of 48 32. Upon information and belief, Plan D, LLC owns one or more of the airplanes and helicopters that Epstein used to transport young women and children to and from the Virgin Islands to carry out the criminal pattern of activity described below. Among the airplanes owned by Plan D, LLC is a Gulfstream with N-number N2I2JE. Flight logs and travel notices indicate that Epstein used this plane to traffic and transport and young women and underage girls to the Virgin Islands. 33. Defendant, Hyperion Air, LLC is a limited liability company established and organized under the laws of the Virgin Islands on October 19, 2012. Jeffrey Epstein is a manager/member of Hyperion Air, LLC, along with his pilot, Larry Visoski. The purpose of Hyperion Air, LLC is listed in its Annual Report as "holding assets." 34. Hyperion Air, LLC is the registered owner of a Bell helicopter with N-number N331JE and a Keystone helicopter with N-number N722JE. Upon information and belief, Epstein used these helicopters to transport young women and underage girls between St. Thomas and Little St. James. 35. John and Jane Does represent individuals and entities whose identities or involvement with Epstein are currently unknown. The Government of the Virgin Islands will amend the Complaint to add these individuals and entities when discovered. 36. The Attorney General brings this action to seek all remedies available to the Government of the Virgin Islands in enforcing its laws and protecting the public interest and public • safety. These claims are distinct from, and are not intended to supplant, the claims of victims who were unconscionably harmed by Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. EFTA00074778 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 8 of 48 FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS A. The Conduct of the "Epstein Enterprise" in the Virgin Islands 37. Epstein and his associates, including Defendants, identified and recruited female victims, including children, and transported them to the Virgin Islands where they were abused and injured. Epstein, through and in association with Defendants, trafficked, raped, sexually assaulted and held captive underage girls and young women at his properties in the Virgin Islands. 38. Epstein created a network of companies and individuals who participated in and conspired with him in a pattern of criminal activity related to the sex trafficking, forced labor, sexual assault, child abuse, and sexual servitude of these young women and children. Epstein and his associates trafficked underage girls to the Virgin Islands, held them captive, and sexually abused them, causing them grave physical, mental, and emotional injury. 39. To accomplish his illegal ends, Epstein formed an association in fact with multiple Defendants and others (both companies and individuals) who were willing to participate in, facilitate, and conceal Epstein's criminal activity in exchange for Epstein's bestowal of financial and other benefits, including sexual services and forced labor from victims. 40. This illicit association of Epstein, Defendants, and his associates constitutes what is referred to herein as the "Epstein Enterprise." Epstein's associates in the Epstein Enterprise, including, but not limited to, those named as Defendants knowingly facilitated, participated in, and concealed Epstein's illegal conduct. 41. Epstein used his wealth and power to create the Epstein Enterprise which engaged in a pattern of criminal activity in the Virgin Islands by repeatedly procuring and subjecting underage girls and young women to unlawful sexual conduct, sex trafficking, and forced labor. EFTA00074779 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 9 of 48 42. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in a pattern of criminal activity in the Virgin Islands (and elsewhere) with the criminal purpose and goal of placing a steady supply of vulnerable female children and young women into sexual servitude in service of Epstein's desires, and those of his associates. The Epstein Enterprise maintained and made available young women and underage girls for the purpose of engaging them in forced labor and sexual activities and used coercion and deception to procure, abuse, and harbor its victims. 43. Flight logs and other sources establish that between 2001 and 2019 the Epstein Enterprise transported underage girls and young women to the Virgin Islands, who were then taken via helicopter or private vessel to Little St. James where they were then deceptively subjected to sexual servitude, forced to engage in sexual acts and coerced into commercial sexual activity and forced labor. 44. In furtherance of its criminal activities, the Epstein Enterprise used its aircrafts to transport the young women and underage girls to the Virgin Islands for purposes of sexual abuse and exploitation. 45. The Epstein Enterprise facilitated and participated in the sexual molestation and exploitation of numerous girls between the age of 12 and 17 years old. 46. On the pretext of providing modeling opportunities, careers and contracts, associates of the Epstein Enterprise, funded by the Epstein Enterprise, lured and recruited young women and underage girls to travel to locations including the Virgin Islands where, upon information and belief, based on the pattern and practice of the Epstein Enterprise, they were sexually abused and exploited. EFTA00074780 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 10 of 48 47. Associates in the Epstein Enterprise recruited both victims and abusers into the Epstein Enterprise, participated in sexual acts of rape and abuse of minors and witnessed Epstein and others engage in sexual acts with children. 48. As recent as 2018, air traffic controllers and other airport personnel reported seeing Epstein leave his plane with young girls some of whom appeared to be between the age of II and 18 years. 49. Upon information and belief, based on Epstein's pattern of trafficking and sexually abusing young girls, the Epstein Enterprise trafficked and abused these girls, and others, in the Virgin Islands through 2018. 50. When sued in civil court for committing sex trafficking and sex crimes, Epstein never denied engaging in sexual acts with underage females and procuring underage females for prostitution, but instead consistently invoked his Fifth Amendment privilege against self- incrimination. 51. Upon information and belief, the Epstein Enterprise kept a computerized list of underage girls who were in or proximate to the Virgin Islands, and able to be transported to Epstein's residence at Little St. James in the Virgin Islands. 52. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in a pattern of criminal conduct by trafficking children and young women and placing them in sexual servitude and forced labor in the Virgin Islands. The Epstein Enterprise repeatedly violated 14 V.I.C. §§ 133 to 138, which prohibit trafficking and sexual abuse. The Epstein Enterprise also repeatedly violated laws against child abuse and neglect, including 14 V.I.C. § 505, which defines the crime of child abuse as knowingly or recklessly causing "a child to suffer physical, mental, or emotional injury," or causing a child to be placed in a situation where such injury is foreseeable, and 14 V.I.C. § 506, which applies, as EFTA00074781 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page II of 48 here, where the child suffers serious physical, mental, or emotional injury as a result of that abuse. The harm to Epstein's victims was both fully foreseeable and deeply damaging. 53. The Epstein Enterprise knowingly recruited, transported, transferred, harbored, received, procured, obtained, isolated, maintained, and enticed young women and girls to engage in forced labor (such as providing massages) and, ultimately, sexual servitude at his little St. James residence. 54. A 15 year old victim was forced into sexual acts with Epstein and others and then attempted to escape by swimming off the Little St. James island. Epstein and others organized a search party that located her and kept her captive by, among other things, confiscating her passport. 55. Another victim, who was first engaged in provide massages to Epstein, was then forced to perform sexual acts at Little St. James in the Virgin Islands. When she attempted to escape from the "private island," Epstein and a search party found her, retumed her to his house, and suggested physical restraint or harm if she failed to cooperate. 56. The Epstein Enterprise deceptively lured underage girls and women into its sex trafficking ring with money and promises of employment, career opportunities and school assistance. The Epstein Enterprise preyed on their financial and other vulnerabilities, and promised victims money, shelter, gifts, employment, tuition and other items of value. For example, participants in the Epstein Enterprise targeted young and underage females under the pretext that they would be paid substantially merely to provide massages to him and others. However, once drawn in, victims were then pressured and coerced to engage in sexual acts. 57. The Epstein Enterprise forced underage victims to recruit others to perform services and engage in sexual acts—a trafficking pyramid scheme. EFTA00074782 GV1 v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 12 of 48 58. The Epstein Enterprise paid girls for each "meeting," with additional money if they brought additional girls. Epstein reportedly required three meetings per day. 59. The Epstein Enterprise used the term "work" as a code for sexual abuse, and, upon information and belief, reportedly kept computer records of the contact information for the victims. 60. Consistent with his creation and use of a complex web of entities to carry out and conceal the criminal trafficking enterprise in the Virgin Islands, the Epstein Enterprise sometimes paid young women and underage girls he exploited and trafficked through his charitable foundations. 61. Once the girls and women were recruited, participants in the Epstein Enterprise enforced their sexual servitude of victims by coercion, including but not limited to, confiscating passports, controlling and extinguishing external communications, and threatening violence. They also made fraudulent statements to family members of victims, claiming victims were being well cared for and supported financially in college and other educational opportunities. 62. The Epstein Enterprise transported, held, sexually abused, trafficked, and concealed women and children at his property in the Virgin Islands dozens of times over nearly two decades. B. The "Epstein Enterprise" Abused Privileges of Residency to Carry out its Criminal Scheme 63. The Epstein Enterprise in 1998 acquired Little St. James in the Virgin Islands as the perfect hideaway and haven for trafficking young women and underage girls for sexual servitude, child abuse and sexual assault. Little St. James is a secluded, private island, nearly two miles from St. Thomas with no other residents. It can be visited only by private boat or helicopter; no public or commercial transportation is available to carry persons on or off the island, and no EFTA00074783 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 13 of 48 bridge connects the island to St. Thomas. Epstein had easy access to Little St. James from the private airfield on St. Thomas, only 10 minutes away by his private helicopter, but the women and children he trafficked, abused, and held there were not able to leave without his permission and assistance, as it was too far and dangerous to swim to St. Thomas. 64. In 2016, upon information and belief, using a straw purchaser to hide Epstein's identity, the Epstein Enterprise acquired Great St. James, the nearest island to Little St. James. By then, Epstein was a convicted sex offender. Upon information and belief, the Epstein Enterprise purchased the island for more than $20 million because its participants wanted to ensure that the island did not become a base from which others could view their activities or visitors. By acquiring ownership and control of Great St. James to the exclusion of others, the Epstein Enterprise created additional barriers to prevent those held involuntarily on Little St. James from escaping or obtaining help from others. 65. Great St. James and Little St. James are environmentally sensitive locations, with native coral and wildlife protected by federal and territorial law and enforcement authorities. The Department of Planning and Natural Resources ("DPNR") regulates and monitors construction in the Coastal Zone to protect, maintain and manage the precious natural resources of the Virgin Islands. Under its authority, DPNR repeatedly issued citations and assessed thousands of dollars of fines for violations of the Virgin Islands construction code and environmental protection laws on both Little St. James and Great St. James—significant penalties to the agency and to the average resident of the Virgin Islands. But because of Epstein's enormous wealth, these fines had little effect in curbing or stopping the Epstein Enterprise's unlawful conduct or conforming its activities to the law. EFTA00074784 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 14 of 48 66. As a result of illegal construction activity of the Epstein Enterprise, the Virgin Islands has incurred, and will incur, significant expenses to remove the illegal construction or remediate its effects on natural resources in and around Little St. James and Great St. James. The extent of the potential environmental damage is unknown at this time as the illegal construction has not been removed or remediated. 67. The Epstein Enterprise continues to attempt to prevent or limit DPNR authorities from conducting random inspections on the Little St. James and Great St. James necessary to comply with Virgin Islands law. 68. The Epstein Enterprise's violation of the construction and environmental laws was part of a pattern of behavior in flouting the laws of the Virgin Islands and holding itself above the law. Upon information and belief, as described above, the Epstein Enterprise undertook construction at Great St. James after 2016 to continue the scheme to carry out and conceal his trafficking and sexual abuse of young women and children in the Virgin Islands. These actions are also indicative of the Epstein Enterprise's disregard for Virgin Islands' law. The Epstein Enterprise used the Virgin Islands' land, resources, people, and laws for its illicit purposes. Rather than participating lawfully in this community, the Epstein Enterprise took advantage of the secluded nature of the islands in furtherance of its crimes. 69. As a result of its deplorable and unlawful conduct, the Epstein Enterprise has subjected the Virgin Islands to public portrayals as a hiding place for human trafficking and sex crimes. EFTA00074785 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 15 of 48 C. The "Epstein Enterprise" Fraudulently Concealed its Conduct 70. The Epstein Enterprise fraudulently concealed its actions to prevent detection by the Government of the Virgin Islands. 71. The secluded properties at Little St. James and Great St. James were repeatedly used by the Epstein Enterprise as the locations for unlawfully soliciting, transporting, transferring, harboring, receiving, providing, isolating, patronizing, maintaining, deceiving, coercing, and sexually abusing young women and children and concealing these crimes. 72. The Epstein Enterprise was able to hide the trafficking ring from law enforcement, despite the fact that Epstein was a registered sex offender. Given the isolation of the Little St. James and Great St. James and the nature of the crimes and of the victims targeted by the Epstein Enterprise, the activities of the Epstein Enterprise were not readily detectable. Moreover, Epstein's great wealth and power likely made witnesses reluctant to report their observations to the local law enforcement. 73. Upon information and belief, the Epstein Enterprise prevented its employees from cooperating with law enforcement. Employees and others were required to sign confidentiality agreements that prohibited them from speaking to or sharing information with law enforcement. If they were contacted by law enforcement they were to notify the Epstein Enterprise and be represented by Epstein's counsel. 74. The employees were directed not to communicate or interact with guests visiting Little St. James and were also directed not to disclose to anyone events that occurred on the island. EFTA00074786 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 16 of 48 75. Monitoring a sex offender with his own private islands and the resources to fly victims in and out on private planes and helicopters presented unique challenges and allowed the Epstein Enterprise to limit scrutiny by the Government of the Virgin Islands. 76. Sexual Offender Registration and Community Protection Act ("SORCPA") 14 V.I.C. § 1721, et. seq. requires sex offenders registered in the Virgin Islands to make periodic in- person appearances to verify and update their registration information. 77. Epstein renewed his registration each year in the Virgin Islands. In addition, beyond this statutory requirement, the Virgin Islands periodically visited—or attempted to visit— Little St. James to conduct additional address verifications. 78. At his last verification in July 2018, Epstein refused to permit Virgin Islands Department of Justice Investigators, assisted by United States Marshals, to enter Little St. James beyond its dock, claiming that the dock was his "front door." Instead, Epstein arranged to be met at his office on St. Thomas. 79. Epstein also misled the Government regarding his travel plans. On March 19, 2019, the Virgin Islands was notified that Epstein would be traveling to France for 10 days on the private plane owned by Plan D, LLC. His notification form did not disclose travel to any other countries. It was later discovered by law enforcement authorities that Epstein also travelled to Vienna and Monaco during that trip. 80. Similarly, the Epstein Enterprise sought to prevent DPNR from conducting routine site visits to inspect unperrnitted and potentially damaging construction activity on Great St. James. The Epstein Enterprise repeatedly objected to DPNR's inspections referring to them as "invasions" of Epstein's constitutional right to privacy in his home, which he described defined as the entire island. These DPNR inspections are required for all construction and Virgin Islands residents are EFTA00074787 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 17 of 48 required to cooperate with the inspections to assure compliance with the law throughout the construction phases. 81. These efforts represent Epstein Enterprise's intent to conceal its unlawful activity on Little St. James and Great St. James. 82. The Epstein Enterprise also created numerous corporations and limited liability companies in the Virgin Islands to help conceal its unlawful activity. Most of these companies were created in 2011 and 2012, soon after Epstein registered as a sex offender in the Virgin Islands. 83. Epstein's pilot, Larry Visoski is identified as member or co-member in companies that serviced and maintained the planes that the Epstein Enterprise used to traffick young women and children — Freedom Air Petroleum, LLC (registered November 28, 2011 to hold assets); and JEGE, LLC (registered October 19, 2012 to hold assets). 84. Other Epstein entities include LSJ Employees, LLC (registered October 27, 2011 to provide services); Southern Financial, LLC (registered February 25, 2013 to provide services) and LSJ Emergency, LLC (registered December 2, 2015 to provide services). 85. Some of these companies held considerable assets: Financial Informatics, Inc. (incorporated November 18, 2011, also known as Southern Trust Company, Inc.) had assets of approximately $391 million in 2015; and Financial Trust Company, Inc. (incorporated November 6, 1998) had assets of $212 million when it publicly filed its last balance sheet in 2012. 86. Though often absent in the original incorporation or registration documents or annual filings, Epstein ultimately appeared as president, director, manager, or sole member of each of these companies. Upon information and belief, the purpose of this complex array of corporate entities—some of which may still be discovered—was to allow Epstein to shelter his assets in order to fund, carry out, and conceal his identity and pattern of criminal conduct. EFTA00074788 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 18 of 48 87. The Estate continues to engage in a course of conduct aimed at concealing the criminal activities of the Epstein Enterprise. On November 24, 2019, Epstein's Estate filed an Expedited Motion for Establishment of a Voluntary Claims Resolution Program in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. ("Motion"). According to the Motion, the proposed program was to be designed to "establish an independent and voluntary claims resolution program for purposes of resolving sexual abuse claims against Jeffrey E. Epstein." (Motion, at 1). 88. The program proposed by the Estate, whose executors are trustees of The 1953 Trust and officers in at least two Epstein entities, imposes confidentiality requirements and requires any claimant accepting an award under the program to sacrifice any other claims against "any person or entity arising from or related to Mr. Epstein's conduct." (Motion, at 5). It acts to conceal the criminal activities of the Epstein Enterprise and shield its participants from liability and accountability for the injury they caused to the victims. 89. Two days before his death, Epstein amended The Trust and his Last Will and Testament. Upon information and belief, he did so, as part of a pattern and ongoing effort to conceal and shield his assets from potential recovery by claimants. D. The "Epstein Enterprise" Violated Numerous Virgin Islands Laws 90. The pattern of criminal activity engaged in by Epstein and other participants in the Epstein Enterprise violated 14 V.I.C. §§ 605 and 607 of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("CICO"). 91. The Epstein Enterprise also violated Title 14, Chapter 3A, The Virgin Islands Uniform Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking Act relating to Trafficking of Persons; Title 14, Chapter 24, relating to Child Protection and Child Abuse and Neglect; Title 14, EFTA00074789 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 19 of 48 Chapter 81, relating to Prostitution and Related Offenses; Title 18, Chapter 85, relating to Rape and Sexual Assault and other related offenses, as well as other Virgin Islands laws. 92. The Epstein Enterprise violated Virgin Islands laws by engaging in the human trafficking of underage girls and young women and commercial sex with young women and underage girls by force, fraud, enticement, or coercion, which serve as predicates to the Epstein Enterprise's violations of CICO. 93. Certain participants who recruited young women and underage girls to be trafficked and forced into sexual servitude themselves were sexually trafficked and abused by the Epstein Enterprise and may be afforded the protections of 14 V.I.C. § 145. 94. Specifically, Plan D, LLC knowingly and intentionally facilitated the trafficking scheme by flying underage girls and young women into the Virgin Islands to be delivered into sexual servitude. Plan D, LLC repeatedly made flights from the mainland to St. Thomas with Epstein and underage girls and young women for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity on Little St. James. On some occasions, they would transport Epstein and female children by helicopter to Little St. James. On other occasions, Epstein and the young women and girls would be transported by boat. 95. Great St. Jim, LLC and Nautilus, Inc. knowingly participated in the Epstein Enterprise and facilitated the trafficking and sexual servitude of young women and underage girls by providing the secluded properties at, from, or to which Epstein and his associates were able to transport, transfer, receive, maintain, isolate, harbor, provide, entice, deceive, coerce, and sexually abuse underage girls and young women. 96. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in a continuing course of unlawful conduct. EFTA00074790 OW v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 20 of 48 97. After Epstein's suicide, the Epstein Enterprise continued to exist as each of the participants continued to conspire to prevent detection of the breadth and scope of the Epstein Enterprise's criminal wrongdoing and to prevent accountability. These conspiratorial acts are ongoing. 98. The conduct of the Epstein Enterprise offends the core purpose of the Virgin Islands Uniform Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking Act, 14 V.I.C. §131 e1 seq, and violates CICO, enacted to "curtail criminal activity and lessen its economic and political power in the Territory of the Virgin Islands by establishing new penal prohibitions and providing to law enforcement and the victims of criminal activity new civil sanctions and remedies." 14 V.I.C. § 601. 99. The Epstein Enterprise is an illicit enterprise within the meaning of 14 V.I.C. §§ 604 and 605. 100. The Government is entitled to recover civil penalties, damages and other remedies and to extinguish and recoup from the Epstein Enterprise any and all financial and other benefits, and any personal and real property that was used during the course of, or intended for use in the course of the conduct or criminal activity in violation of the laws of the Virgin Islands. The Government is entitled to obtain through divestiture, forfeiture, or other equitable relief all properties and instrumentalities used by the Epstein Enterprise in the criminal pattern of trafficking and sexual abuse in the Virgin Islands, including but not limited to, Great St. James and Little St. James, and all other remedies and penalties permitted by law in the interest of justice. EFTA00074791 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 21 of 48 COUNT ONE Human Trafficking — Trafficking an Individual Violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("CICO"), 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; and 14 V.I.0 §133 101. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1 to 100 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 102. At all times material herein, each Defendant directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise 103. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in two or more occasions of conduct that constitutes criminal predicate acts as defined by CICO, including, but not limited to, knowingly recruiting, transporting, transferring, harboring, receiving, providing, obtaining, isolating, maintaining, or enticing female children and young women in the furtherance and performance of forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity in violation of Virgin Islands laws codified in 14 V.I.C. §§ 133-138. 104. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity acquired and maintained, directly or indirectly, an interest in or control of the Epstein Enterprise or real property. 105. Defendants benefited, directly and indirectly, from the pattern of criminal activity conducted by the Epstein Enterprise. 106. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in said pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. EFTA00074792 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 22 of 48 COUNT TWO Human Trafficking — Trafficking an Individual Conspiracy to Violate the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq. and 14 V.I.0 §133 107. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-106 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 108. At all times material herein, each Defendant joined in a conspiracy to violate laws prohibiting human trafficking. 109. Each Defendant engaged in acts that revealed its intent to join and participate in the criminal conspiracy by recruiting, transporting, transferring, harboring, receiving, providing, obtaining, isolating, maintaining or enticing female children and young women in the furtherance and performance of forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity in violation of Virgin Islands laws codified in 14 § 133 -138. 110. Defendants knowingly benefited financially and/or obtained other non-financial value from participation in the Epstein Enterprise, which has engaged in human trafficking, forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity of girls and young women in knowing or reckless disregard of the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands. III. At all times material herein, each Defendant conspired with Epstein and other Defendants to fulfill the primary criminal purposes of the Epstein Enterprise: human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. 14 V.I.C. §604(j). 112. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in said pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. EFTA00074793 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 23 of 48 COUNT THREE Human Trafficking — Forced Labor Violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("CICO"), 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; and 14 V.I.0 §134 113. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-112 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein, 114. At all times material herein, each Defendant directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise. 115. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in two or more occasions of conduct that constitutes criminal predicate acts as defined by CICO, including, but not limited to, knowingly using coercion to compel underage girls and young women to provide labor or services by forced labor in violation of 14 V.I.C. f 134. 116. The Epstein Enterprise knowingly provided or obtained the labor services of individuals by means of force, threats of force, physical restraint, and/or threats of physical restraint; by means of serious harm or threats of serious harm; by means of abuse or threatened abuse of law or legal processes; and by means of the Epstein Enterprise with the intent to cause individuals to believe that, if individuals did not perform such labor or services, individuals would suffer serious harm or physical restraint. 117. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise. I 18. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity acquired and maintained, directly or indirectly, an interest in or control of the Epstein Enterprise or real property. 119. Defendants benefited, directly and indirectly, from the pattern of criminal activity conducted by the Epstein Enterprise. EFTA00074794 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 24 of 48 120. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in said pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 el seq. COUNT FOUR Human Trafficking — Forced Labor Conspiracy to Violate the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; and 14 V.I.0 §134 121. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-120 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 122. At all times material herein, each Defendant joined in a conspiracy to violate laws prohibiting human trafficking. 123. Each Defendant engaged in acts that revealed its intent to join and participate in the criminal conspiracy by knowingly using coercion to compel underage girls and young women to • provide labor or services by forced labor in violation of 14 V.I.C. § 134. 124. Defendants knowingly benefited financially and/or obtained other non-financial value from participation in the Epstein Enterprise, which has engaged in human trafficking, forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity of girls and young women in knowing or reckless disregard of the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands. 125. At all times material herein, each Defendant conspired with Epstein and other Defendants to fulfill the primary criminal purposes of the Epstein Enterprise: human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. 14 V.I.C. §604(j). EFTA00074795 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 25 of 48 126. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in said pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. COUNT FIVE Human Trafficking — Sexual Servitude Violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("CICO"), 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.0 §135 127. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-126 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 128. At all times material herein, each Defendant directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise 129. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in two or more occasions of conduct that constitutes criminal predicate acts as defined by CICO, including, but not limited to, knowingly maintaining or making available minors for the purpose of engaging the minors in commercial sexual activities or using coercion or deception to force young women to engage in commercial sexual activity in violation of 14 V.I.C. § 135. 130. On the pretext of providing modeling opportunities, careers and contracts, Defendants facilitated the transporting or recruiting of young women and girls or lured and recruited young women and underage girls to travel to the Virgin Islands where they engaged in sexual acts with Epstein and others. In some instances, young women and underage girls were given scholarships, money, gifts or other items of value in exchange for engaging in sexual acts with Epstein and others. 131. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise. EFTA00074796 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 26 of 48 132. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity acquired and maintained, directly or indirectly, an interest in or control of the Epstein Enterprise or real property. 133. Defendants benefited, directly and indirectly, from the pattern of criminal activity conducted by the Epstein Enterprise. 134. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in said pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. COUNT SIX Human Trafficking — Sexual Servitude Conspiracy to Violate the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.0 §135 135. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-134 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 136. At all times material herein, each Defendant joined in a conspiracy to violate laws prohibiting human trafficking. 137. Each Defendant engaged in acts that revealed its intent to join the criminal conspiracy by knowingly maintaining or making available minors for the purpose of engaging the minors in commercial sexual activities or using coercion or deception to force young women to engage in commercial sexual activity in violation of 14 V.I.C. § 135. 138. On the pretext of providing modeling opportunities, careers and contracts, Defendants facilitated the transporting or recruiting of young women and girls or lured and recruited young women and underage girls to travel to the Virgin Islands where they engaged in sexual acts with Epstein and others. In some instances, young women and underage girls were EFTA00074797 GV1 v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 27 of 48 given scholarships, money, gifts or other items of value in exchange for engaging in sexual acts with Epstein and others. 139. Defendants knowingly benefited financially and/or obtained other non-financial value from participation in the Epstein Enterprise, which has engaged in human trafficking, forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity of girls and young women in knowing or reckless disregard of the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands. 140. At all times material herein, each Defendant conspired with Epstein and other Defendants to fulfill the primary criminal purposes of the Epstein Enterprise: human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. 14 V.I.C. §604(j). 141. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in said pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. COUNT SEVEN Human Trafficking — Patronizing Minors and Victims of Sexual Servitude Violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("CICO"), 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.0 §§ 136-37 142. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-141 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 143. At all times material herein, each Defendant directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise. 144. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in two or more occasions of conduct that constitutes criminal predicate acts as defined by CICO, including, but not limited to, knowingly giving, agreeing to give, or offering to give items of value to young women and minors so that the EFTA00074798 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 28 of 48 young women and minors would engage in commercial sexual activity with Epstein, other Defendants, and other individuals in violation of 14 V.I.C. §§ 136-137. 145. In some instances, young women and underage girls were given scholarships, money, gifts or other items of value in exchange for engaging in sexual acts with Epstein and others. 146. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise. 147. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity acquired and maintained, directly or indirectly, an interest in or control of the Epstein Enterprise or real property. 148. Defendants benefited, directly and indirectly, from the pattern of criminal activity conducted by the Epstein Enterprise. 149. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in said pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. COUNT EIGHT Human Trafficking — Patronizing Minors and Victims of Sexual Servitude Conspiracy to Violate the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.0 §§ 136-37 150. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-149 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 151. At all times material herein, each Defendant joined in a conspiracy to violate laws prohibiting human trafficking. EFTA00074799 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 29 of 48 152. Each Defendant engaged in acts that revealed its intent to join and participate in the criminal conspiracy by knowingly giving, agreeing to give, or offering to give items of value to young women and minors so that the young women and minors would engage in commercial sexual activity with Epstein, other Defendants, and other individuals in violation of 14 V.I.C. §§ 136-137. 153. In some instances, young women and underage girls were given scholarships, money, gifts or other items of value in exchange for engaging in sexual acts with Epstein and others. 154. Defendants knowingly benefited financially and/or obtained other non-financial value from participation in the Epstein Enterprise, which has engaged in human trafficking, forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity of girls and young women in knowing or reckless disregard of the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands. 155. At all times material herein, each Defendant conspired with Epstein and other Defendants to fulfill the primary criminal purposes of the Epstein Enterprise; human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. 156. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in said pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO 14 V.I.C. §600 el seq. COUNT NINE Child Abuse and Neglect Violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act ("CICO"), 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.0 §§ 505, 506 and 507 157. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-156 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. EFTA00074800 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GV1's Complaint Page 30 of 48 158. At all times material herein, each Defendant directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise. 159. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in two or more occasions of conduct that constitutes criminal predicate acts as defined by CICO, including, but not limited to, knowingly or recklessly causing a child to suffer physical, mental or emotional injury, or knowingly or recklessly causing a child to be placed in a situation where it is reasonably foreseeable that such child may suffer physical, mental or emotional injury, in violation Virgin Islands criminal laws prohibiting Child Abuse and Neglect in Title 14 V.I.C. § 500 et. seq. 160. As a result of the Epstein Enterprise's actions numerous young girls suffered serious physical, mental and emotional injury. 161. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity acquired and maintained, directly or indirectly, an interest in or control of the Epstein Enterprise or real property. 162. Defendants benefited, directly and indirectly, from the pattem of criminal activity conducted by the Epstein Enterprise. 163. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. COUNT TEN Child Abuse and Neglect Conspiracy to Violate the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 14 V.I.C. § 600 a seq.; 14 V.I.0 §§ 505, 506 and 507 164. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-163 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. EFTA00074801 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 31 of 48 165. At all times material herein, each Defendant joined in a conspiracy to violate laws prohibiting child abuse and neglect. 166. Each Defendant engaged in acts that revealed its intent to join and participate in the criminal conspiracy as they knowingly or recklessly caused a child to suffer physical, mental or emotional injury, or knowingly or recklessly caused a child to be placed in a situation where it is reasonably foreseeable that such child may suffer physical, mental or emotional injury, in violation Virgin Islands criminal laws prohibiting Child Abuse and Neglect in Title 14 V.I.C. § 500 et seq. 167. As a result of Defendants' actions, numerous young girls suffered serious physical, mental and emotional injury. 168. Defendants knowingly benefited financially and/or obtained other non-financial value from participation in the Epstein Enterprise, which has engaged in human trafficking, forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity of girls in knowing or reckless disregard of the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands. 169. At all times material herein, each Defendant conspired with Epstein and other Defendants to fulfill the primary criminal purposes of the Epstein Enterprise: human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. 14 V.I.C. §6040). 170. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. EFTA00074802 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 32 of 48 COUNT ELEVEN Aggravated Rape Violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act ("CICO"), 14 V.I.C.§ 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.0 § 1700a 171. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-170 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 172. At all times material herein, each Defendant directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise. 173. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in two or more occasions of conduct that constitutes criminal predicate acts as defined by CICO, including, but not limited to, conduct that constituted or facilitated the rape of minors by force, intimidation, or the perpetrator's position of authority over the victim. 174. Epstein and others, using force or intimidation, engaged in sexual intercourse with underage girls without their consent in violation of 14 V.I.C. § 1700a. 175. As a result of the Epstein Enterprise's actions, numerous underage girls suffered serious physical, mental and emotional injury. 176. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity acquired and maintained, directly or indirectly, an interest in or control of the Epstein Enterprise or real property. 177. Defendants benefited, directly and indirectly, from the pattern of criminal activity conducted by the Epstein Enterprise. 178. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. EFTA00074803 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 33 of 48 COUNT TWELVE Aggravated Rape Conspiracy to Violate the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.0 § 1700a 179. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-178 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 180. At all times material herein, each Defendant joined in a conspiracy to violate laws prohibiting aggravated rape. 181. Each Defendant engaged in acts that revealed its intent to join and participate in the criminal conspiracy by engaging in conduct that constituted or facilitated the rape of minors by force, intimidation, or the perpetrator's position of authority over the victim. 182. Epstein and others, using force or intimidation, engaged in sexual intercourse with underage girls without their consent in violation of 14 V.I.C. § 1700a. 183. As a result of Defendants' actions, numerous underage girls suffered serious physical, mental and emotional injury. 184. Defendants knowingly benefited financially and/or obtained other non-financial value from participation in the Epstein Enterprise, which has engaged in human trafficking, forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity of girls and young women in knowing or reckless disregard of the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands. 185. At all times material herein, each Defendant conspired with Epstein and other Defendants to fulfill the primary criminal purposes of the Epstein Enterprise: human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. 14 V.I.C. §604(j). EFTA00074804 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 34 of 48 186. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. COUNT THIRTEEN Rape in the Second Degree Violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act ("CICO"), 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.0 § 1702 187. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1- 186 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 188. At all times material herein, each Defendant directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise. 189. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in two or more occasions of conduct that constitutes criminal predicate acts as defined by CICO, including, but not limited to, conduct that constituted or facilitated the rape of girls under 18 years of age. 190. Epstein and others who engaged in rape were over 18 years old at the time of the incidents. 191. As a result of the Epstein Enterprise's actions, numerous minors suffered serious physical, mental and emotional injury. 192. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity acquired and maintained, directly or indirectly, an interest in or control of the Epstein Enterprise or real property. 193. Defendants benefited, directly and indirectly, from the pattern of criminal activity conducted by the Epstein Enterprise. EFTA00074805 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 35 of 48 194. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 el seq. COUNT FOURTEEN Rape in the Second Degree Conspiracy to Violate the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.0 § 1702 195. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1-194 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 196. At all times material herein, each Defendant joined in a conspiracy to violate laws prohibiting rape in the second degree. 197. Each Defendant engaged in acts that revealed its intent to join and participate in the criminal conspiracy by engaging in conduct that constituted or facilitated the rape of girls under 18 years of age. 198. Epstein and others who engaged in rape were over 18 years old at the time of the incidents. 199. As a result of Defendants' actions, numerous minors suffered serious physical, mental and emotional injury. 200. Defendants knowingly benefited financially and/or obtained other non-financial value from participation in the Epstein Enterprise, which has engaged in human trafficking, forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity of girls and young women in knowing or reckless disregard of the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands. EFTA00074806 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 36 of 48 201. At all times material herein, each Defendant conspired with Epstein and other Defendants to fulfill the primary criminal purposes of the Epstein Enterprise: human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. 14 V.I.C. §6046). 202. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.1.C. §600 et seq. COUNT FIFTEEN Unlawful Sexual Contact in the First or Second Degree Violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act ("CICO"), 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.0 §§ 1708 and 1709 203. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1- 202 of this Complaint as if as if fully set forth herein. 204. At all times material herein, each Defendant directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise. 205. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in two or more occasions of conduct that constitutes criminal predicate acts as defined by CICO, including, but not limited to, using or facilitating the use of force or coercion to accomplish sexual contact or engaging in sexual contact with a minor between 13 and 16 years of age. 206. Epstein and others who engaged in the sexual contact were over 18 years old at the time of the incidents. 207. As a result of the Epstein Enterprise's actions numerous young women and minors suffered serious physical, mental and emotional injury. 208. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity acquired and maintained, directly or indirectly, an interest in or control of the Epstein Enterprise or real property. EFTA00074807 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 37 of 48 209. Defendants benefited, directly and indirectly, from the pattern of criminal activity conducted by the Epstein Enterprise. 210. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. COUNT SIXTEEN Unlawful Sexual Contact in the First or Second Degree Conspiracy to Violate the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.; 14 V.I.0 §§ 1708 and 1709 211. The Government restates and rcalleges paragraphs 1 - 210 of this Complaint as if as if fully set forth herein. 212. At all times material herein, each Defendant joined in a conspiracy to violate laws prohibiting unlawful sexual contact. 213. Each Defendant engaged in acts that revealed its intent to join and participate in the criminal conspiracy by using or facilitating the use of force or coercion to accomplish sexual contact or engaging in sexual contact with a minor between 13 and 16 years of age. 214. Epstein and others who engaged in the sexual contact were over 18 years old at the time of the incidents. 215. As a result of Defendants' actions, numerous young women and minors suffered serious physical, mental and emotional injury. 216. Defendants knowingly benefited financially and/or obtained other non-financial value from participation in the Epstein Enterprise, which has engaged in human trafficking, forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity of minor girls and young women in knowing or reckless disregard of the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands. EFTA00074808 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 38 of 48 217. At all times material herein, each Defendant conspired with Epstein and other Defendants to fulfill the primary criminal purposes of the Epstein Enterprise: human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. 14 V.I.C. §604(j). 218. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. COUNT SEVENTEEN Prostitution and Keeping House of Prostitution Violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("CICO"), 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.: 14 V.I.C. §§ 1622, 1624 219. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1 - 218 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 220. At all times material herein, each Defendant directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise. 221. The Epstein Enterprise engaged in two or more occasions of conduct that constitutes criminal predicate acts as defined by CICO, including the engaging in or facilitating the knowing and/or reckless abuse of minors through the acts alleged herein. 222. The Epstein Enterprise knowingly persuaded, induced, enticed, and/or coerced young women and children to travel to the Virgin Islands to engage in prostitution and/or sexual activity, and/or attempted to do the same. 223. The Epstein Enterprise kept, maintained, and/or permitted his property at Little St. James to be used for the purpose of prostitution, lewdness or assignation with knowledge or reasonable cause to know the same. EFTA00074809 0VI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 39 of 48 224. The Epstein Enterprise received or offered or agreed to receive women and children at his property at Little St. James for the purposes of prostitution, lewdness or assignation, and/or permitted young women and children to remain there for such purposes. 225. The Epstein Enterprise directed, took, transported, and or offered or agreed to take or transport young women and children to Little St. James with the knowledge or reasonable cause to know that the purpose of such directing, taking or transporting was prostitution, lewdness or assignation. 226. The Epstein Enterprise knew or should reasonably have known that some of the individuals that were the subjects of the actions described in this Count were minors. 227. As a result of Defendants' actions, numerous young women and minors suffered serious physical, mental and emotional injury. 228. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity acquired and maintained, directly or indirectly, an interest in or control of the Epstein Enterprise or real property. 229. Defendants benefited, directly and indirectly, from the pattern of criminal activity conducted by the Epstein Enterprise. 230. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. EFTA00074810 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 40 of 48 COUNT EIGHTEEN Prostitution and Keeping House of Prostitution Conspiracy to Violate the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.: 14 V.I.C. §§ 1622, 1624. 231. The Government restates and realleges paragraph I - 230 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 232. At all times material herein, each Defendant joined a conspiracy to laws against prostitution. 233. Each Defendant engaged in acts that revealed its intent to join and participate in the criminal conspiracy by engaging in or facilitating the persuasion, inducement, enticement or coercion of young women and children to travel to the Virgin Islands to engage in prostitution and/or sexual activity, and/or attempted to do the same; keeping, maintaining, and/or permitting Epstein's property at Little St. James, to be used for the purpose of prostitution, lewdness or assignation with knowledge or reasonable cause to know the same; receiving, offering, or agreeing to receive individuals at his property at Little St. James for the purposes of prostitution, lewdness or assignation, and/or permitted young women and children to remain there for such purposes; and directing, taking, transporting, and/or offering or agreeing to take or transport young women and children to Little St. James with the knowledge or reasonable cause to know that the purpose of such directing, taking or transporting was prostitution, lewdness or assignation, in violation of 14 V.I.C. §§ 1622 and 1624. 234. Defendants knew or should reasonably have known that some of the individuals that were the subjects of the actions described in this Count were minors. 235. As a result of Defendants' actions numerous young women and minors suffered serious physical, mental and emotional injury. EFTA00074811 OW v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 41 of 48 236. Defendants knowingly benefited financially and/or obtained other non-financial value from participation in the Epstein Enterprise, which has engaged in human trafficking, forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity of girls and young women in knowing or reckless disregard of the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands. 237. At all times material herein, each Defendant conspired with Epstein and other Defendants to fulfill the primary criminal purposes of the Epstein Enterprise: human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. 14 V.I.C. §604(j). 238. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 es seq. COUNT NINETEEN Scx Offender Registry Violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("CICO"), 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.: 14 V.I.C. § 1721 et seq. 239. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1- 238 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 240. Epstein was required to, and did, register under the Virgin Islands Sexual Offender Registration and Community Protection Act ("SORCPA") codified at 14 V.I.C. § 1721 et seq. 241. SORCPA requires registered offenders to provide information relating to intended travel in foreign commerce. 242. On at least two occasions, Epstein traveled to Vienna and Monaco without disclosing that travel to the Virgin Islands sex offender registry. 243. Epstein's failure to disclose this travel before, during, or even after his travel was knowing. EFTA00074812 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVIls Complaint Page 42 of 48 244. Epstein's violation SORPCA was part of a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise. 14 V.I.C. §604(j). COUNT TWENTY Fraudulent Conveyance Violation of the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("CICO"), 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.: 14 V.I.C. §§ 832-833 245. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1- 244 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 246. At all times material herein, each Defendant directly and indirectly participated in or associated with the Epstein Enterprise, an illicit enterprise. 247. Each Defendant engaged in two or more occasions of conduct that constitutes criminal predicate acts as defined by CICO, including, but not limited to transferring assets to and between various entities controlled by Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise to avoid, defeat, hinder or delay claims against them. 248. Upon information and belief, in an effort to defeat the claims of creditors and avoid the oversight of the court probating his estate, Epstein, days before his death, transferred significant assets, including assets held by other Defendants, into The 1953 Trust. 249. At the time of these transfers, Epstein had numerous actions pending against him related to his trafficking and sexual assaults seeking financial judgments. 250. Through these transfers, Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise fraudulently removed property and effects beyond the jurisdiction of the probate court. 251. Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise were parties to the fraudulent conveyance of the property, real or personal, and/or the interests or rights arising out of property, contracts, or conveyances of Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise. EFTA00074813 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 43 of 48 252. Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise acted with the intent to defeat, hinder, or delay creditors and claimants, including the Government of the Virgin Islands, in collecting on their judgements, debts and demands. 253. Defendants through a pattern of criminal activity acquired and maintained, directly or indirectly, an interest in or control of the Epstein Enterprise or real property. 254. Defendants benefited, directly and indirectly, from the pattern of criminal activity conducted by the Epstein Enterprise. 255. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. COUNT TWENTY-ONE Fraudulent Conveyance Conspiracy to Violate the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 14 V.I.C. § 600 et seq.: 14 V.I.C. §§ 832-833 256. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs 1 to 255 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 257. At all times material herein, each Defendant joined in a conspiracy to commit fraudulent conveyances. 258. Each Defendant engaged in acts that revealed its intent to join and participate in the criminal conspiracy, including, but not limited to, transferring assets to and between various entities controlled by Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise to avoid, defeat, hinder or delay claims against them. EFTA00074814 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 44 of 48 259. Upon information and belief, in an effort to defeat the claims of creditors and avoid the oversight of the court probating his estate, Epstein, days before his death, transferred significant assets, including assets held by other Defendants, into The 1953 Trust. 260. At the time of this transfer, Epstein had numerous actions pending against him related to his trafficking and sexual assaults seeking financial judgments. 261. Through this transfer, Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise fraudulently removed property and effects beyond the jurisdiction of the probate court. 262. Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise were parties to the fraudulent conveyance of the property, real or personal, and/or the interests or rights arising out of property, contracts, or conveyances of Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise. 263. Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise acted with the intent to defeat, hinder, or delay the Government of the Virgin Islands and other creditors and claimants to collect on their judgements, debts and demands. 264. Defendants knowingly benefited financially and/or obtained other non-financial value from participation in the Epstein Enterprise, which has engaged in human trafficking, forced labor, sexual servitude and commercial sexual activity of girls and young women in knowing or reckless disregard of the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands. 265. At all times material herein, each Defendant conspired with Epstein and other Defendants to fulfill the primary criminal purposes of the Epstein Enterprise: human trafficking, forced labor, and sexual servitude. 14 V.1.C. §604(j). 266. At all times material herein, Defendants engaged in a pattern of criminal activity that was not isolated but was related to the affairs of the Epstein Enterprise in violation of CICO. 14 V.I.C. §600 et seq. EFTA00074815 II I GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 45 of 48 COUNT TWENTY-TWO Civil Conspiracy 267. The Government restates and realleges paragraphs I - 266 of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 268. Defendants acted in concert and joined with others to perform the wrongful acts identified in Counts 1 to 13, among others, concealing the sexual abuse of minor females by unlawful means. 269. Each co-conspirator knew, or in the exercise of reasonable care should have known, about the conduct of the others and about the common unlawful scheme. 270. These unlawful acts could not have been carried to the length and extent accomplished without the common understanding shared by Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise Defendants. 271. Each of the Defendants had a duty to report, stop or terminate the wrongful conduct, but instead each Defendant concealed, assisted and furthered the wrongful acts by use of civil conspiracy. 272. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' conspiracy, the Virgin Island has been injured. 273. Each co-conspirator is jointly and severally liable for the acts alleged herein. EFTA00074816 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 46 of 48 Notice of Allegation of PUNITIVE DAMAGES 274. The purpose of punitive damages in the common law is to punish the defendant for outrageous conduct that is reckless or intentional and to deter others from engaging in such conduct in the future. 275. This Complaint describes intentional conduct so egregious, persistent, and injurious that it shocks the conscience and offends a civilized society. 276. Punitive damages are especially important in the case of persons or companies that have money, assets, and power that mere fines, penalties, and economic damages are simply not sufficient. 277. At all times material herein, Epstein and the Epstein Enterprise engaged repeatedly in wrongful acts which were intentional and outrageous. The Government gives notice that it intends to pursue the possibility of punitive damages in any jury verdict. PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, the Government respectfully requests that the Court: A. Enter a judgment in favor of the Government and against Defendants on all counts; B. Declare that Defendants, through the Epstein Enterprise, have engaged in a pattern of criminal activity in the Virgin Islands including but not limited to human trafficking, forced labor and sexual servitude of female children and young women, unlawful sexual contact, child sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect, rape, prostitution and other offenses related offenses, and civil conspiracy.; EFTA00074817 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 47 of 48 C. Pursuant to 14 V.I.C. § 610, enforce and maintain the criminal activity liens the Government is filing contemporaneously with this lawsuit, or shall file in connection with this action; D. Pursuant to 14 V.I.C. § 607(a)(1) and 14 V.I.C. § 141, issue an order forfeiting and divesting in favor of the Government of the Virgin Islands all of Defendants' interests in any real and personal property within the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands used to facilitate the criminal enterprise carried out by the Epstein Enterprise, including but not limited to Little St. James Island and Greater St. James Island . E. Issue an order forfeiting to the Government of the Virgin Islands any proceeds or funds obtained by Defendants, whether directly or indirectly, during the course of the criminal activity of the Epstein Enterprise; F. Pursuant to 14 V.I.C. § 607(a)(1), require Defendants to divest themselves of arty real property or other interests in favor of the Government of the Virgin Islands used to further the goals of the Epstein Enterprise; G. Pursuant to 14 V.I.C. § 607(a)(3) and (5), order the dissolution of the Epstein Enterprise, including but not limited to, order the dissolution of the corporate Defendants; H. Pursuant to 14 § 607(a)(2) enter an injunction to prevent the further criminal conduct, and concealment of the criminal conduct, by the Epstein Enterprise; I. Pursuant to 14 V.I.C. § 607(a)(4), order the revocation of any and all licenses, permits and approvals that had been granted by any agency of the Territory, and require the repayment of any tax benefits that had been bestowed on any Defendant; J. Pursuant to 14 V.I.C. § 607(a)(6)(e), award the Government the maximum civil penalty for each and every violation of law committed by the Epstein Enterprise; EFTA00074818 GVI v. Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein GVI's Complaint Page 48 of 48 K. Pursuant to 14 V.I.C. § 607, award treble damages and all other available remedies, including attorneys' fees and costs; L. Award compensatory and punitive damages for Defendants' civil conspiracy; M. Void the transfer of assets as fraudulently conveyed to the The 1953 Trust; N. Award such equitable relief, including disgorgement of all ill-gotten gains, as may be just and proper and appropriate, pursuant to 14 14 V.I.C. § 608(c)(4), to protect the rights of victims and innocent persons in the interest of justice and consistent with the purposes of CICO; O. Assess and award a judgment in favor of the Government and against the Defendants for attorneys' fees and costs and pre- and post judgment interest; and P. Award any and all other relief this Court deems appropriate. The Government demands a jury trial on all Issues so triable. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Dated: January 15. 2020 GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DENIS ATTORNEY GENERAL V.I. Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General 34-38 Kronprindsens Gade GERS Building, 2nd Floor St. Thomas, U.S.V.I 00802 Telephone: EFTA00074819 EXHIBIT 3 EFTA00074820 EFTA00074821 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN Deceased. PROBATE NO. ST-19-PB- ACTION FOR TESTATE ADMINISTRATION PETITION FOR PROBATE AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY COME NOW Petitioners DARREN K INDYKE and RICHARD D. KAHN, Executors of the Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein, by and through KELLERHALS FERGUSON KROBLIN PLLC, and petition this Honorable Court to grant the instant petition pursuant to V.I. CODE ANN. tit. 15, 161 and Rule 3 of the Virgin Islands Rules for Probate and Fiduciary Proceedings. In support thereof, Petitioners state the following 1) That Petitioners Darren K. Indyke and Richard D. Kahn ("Petitioners") are citizens of the United States of America and residents of Florida and New York, respectively. 2) The original Last Will and Testament of Decedent, dated August 8, 2019, which is attached hereto, appoints Petitioners as Executors of the Estate. 3) The Decedent, Jeffrey E. Epstein, died testate on August 10, 2019 in New York, New York, and was domiciled in and a resident of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands at the time of his death, as supported by the copy of Certificate of Death attached hereto.' 4) Decedent left certain assets in trust 5) The Decedent died possessed of certain property within the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands and within the jurisdiction of the Court as herein described: ' The original death certificate, or a certified copy thereof, will be filed with the Court upon Counsel's receipt of the same. EFTA00074822 Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein Prob,.., No. ST-19-PB- Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary Page No. Page 2 of 4 PERSONAL PROPERTY' VALUE Cash $ 56,547,773.00 Fazed Income Investments $ 14,304,679.00 Equities $ 112,679,138.00 Aviation Assets, Automobiles and Boats $ 18,551,700.00 Fine Arts, Antiques, Collectibles, Valuables & Other Personal Property Hedge Funds & Private Equity Investments 10,000 shares of Maple, Inc., a U.S. Virgin Islands corporation which holds title to 9 East 71" Street New York, NY 10021 10,000 shares of Cypress, Inc., a U.S. Virgin Islands Corporation, which holds title to 49 Zorro Ranch Road Stanley, New Mexico 87056 10,000 shares of Laurel, Inc., a U.S. Virgin Islands Corporation, which holds tide to 358 El Brillo Way Palm Beach, Florida 33480 999 shares of SCI JEP, a French Company which holds title to units 47 with mezzanine, 48 and 81 on the 2nd floor, units 63 and 74 on the 5's floor and units 5 and 22 (cellars) in the basement 22 Avenue Foch Paris, France 75116 10,000 shares of Poplar, Inc., a U.S. Virgin Islands Corporation, which holds tide to Great St. James Island No. GA Red Hook Quarter St. Thomas, Virgin Islands TBD subject to appraisal/valuation $ 194,986,301.00 $ 55,931,000.00 $ 17,246,208.00 $ 12,380,209.00 $ 8,672,823.00 $ 22,498,600.00 10,000 shares of Nautilus, Inc., a U.S. Virgin Islands Corporation, which holds tide to Little St. James Island No. GB Red Hook Quarter Parcels A, B & C St. Thomas, Virgin Islands S 63,874,223.00 TOTAL PERSONAL PROPERTY: $ 577,672,654.00 TOTAL ESTATE PROPERTY: $ 577,672,654.00 2 Values are subject to appraisal and/or update to their date of death valuation, which will be confirmed in verified inventory to be filed with the Court. EFTA00074823 Estate of Jetty E. Epstein Prok,.., No. ST-19-PB- Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary Page No. Page 3 of 4 6) 7) Petitioners are investigating potential debts and claims of the Estate and at this time they are unknown. That the names and addresses, insofar as known to Petitioners, of the heirs and next of kin of the deceased, who would be entitled to share the estate if he had left no will; the relation of each such person to him; the proportion due each such person, and whether each of them is an adult or an infant are as follows: NAMES Mark Epstein RELATIONSHIP CAPACITY SHARE Brother Adult 100% 8) That Petitioners Darren K Indyke and Richard D. Kahn be appointed Executors. They are adults of sound mind, are not convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude, and are not judicial officers of this Honorable Court. 9) Although Petitioners are not residents of the Virgin Islands, they are qualified to save as Executors pursuant to 15 V.I.C. § 235(c) because they otherwise qualify under 15 V.I.C. § 235(a) and they have appointed the law firm of Kellerhals Ferguson Kroblin PLLC, which has offices on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to accept service of all papers for purposes of the probate of Decedent's estate. 1 0) The Decedent's Last Will and Testament provides that "No bond or other security shall be required of any Executor in any jurisdiction." See original Last Will and Testament attached hereto at Article THIRD, subsection B on page 2. Accordingly, Petitioners pray that the bond be waived pursuant to V.I. R. Prob. 3. EFTA00074824 Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein Prob.... No. ST- 19438- Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary Page No. Page 4 of 4 WHEREFORE, Petitioners pray: A. That the Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein be entered into Probate; B. That a citation be issued to any heir or next of kin who has not signed a Waiver; C. That this Honorable Court order the issuance of a notice to creditors and claims procedure order in substantial form of that which will be separately proposed to the court forthwith; D. That the Last Will and Testament of Jeffrey E. Epstein, attached hereto, be admitted to Probate; E. That Darren K. Indyke and Richard D. Kahn be appointed Executors and Letters Testamentary be issued to them; F. That the bond be waived; and G. That the Petition be granted. Respectfully, DATED: August 16 , 2019 WILLIAM BLUM, ESQ., Of Counsel V.I. Bar No. 136 KELLERHALS FERGUSON 1CROBLIN PLLC Royal Palms Professional Building 9053 Estate Thomas, Suite 101 St. Thomas, V.I. 00802-3602 Telephone Facsimile: Email: EFTA00074825 Estate ofJeffrey Epstetn Probate No. ST-19-PB- Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary VERIFICATION OF PETITION I, Darren K. Indyke, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Jeffrey E. Epstein, hereby verify I have read and do hereby certify that the statements contained in the Petition for Probate and for Letters Testamentary are accurate in so far as my knowledge and insofar as my own records show. DATED: August , 2019 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this day of . 2019. Darren K. Indyke EFTA00074826 Estate oPerrey Epstein Petition for Probate and Lam Testamentary Probate No. ST-19-PB- VERIFICATION OF PETITION I, Richard D. Kahn, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Jeffrey E. Epstein, hereby verify I have read and do hereby certify that the statements contained in the Petition for Probate and for Letters Testamentary are accurate in so far as my knowledge and insofar as my own records show. DATED: August • 2019 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 6 -4*-day of iset"-- 5 , 2019. e-muniati;A.kin-Aa- MARIANNE BARNETT NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF NEW YORK NO. 018A62763/5 Omelflod in Suffolk County Term exeltnabrigor 2C 2021 I. • •tiy EFTA00074827 EXHIBIT 4 EFTA00074828 EFTA00074829 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN -1/4-9 ..a s. .nic-g me .. -,-.3 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) c G.' 73 JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, ) ) PROBATE NO. ST-19-PB-80 7: • ‘5° -- o r. o c ,--- 70 7 *--• Deceased. ) ACTION FOR TESTATE c::a S. ) ADMINISTRATION t%) EXPEDITED MOTION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY CLAIMS RESOLUTION PROGRAM COME NOW the Co-Executors of the Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein (the "Estate"), DARREN K. INDYKE and RICHARD D. KAHN, and move this Honorable Court for an expedited order to establish an independent and voluntary claims resolution program (the "Program") for purposes of resolving sexual abuse claims against Jeffrey E. Epstein, deceased, as more fully described infra. As contemplated by the Co-Executors, the Program would provide all eligible claimants an opportunity to receive compensation and voluntarily resolve their claims of sexual abuse against Mr. Epstein through a confidential, non-adversarial alternative to litigation. To be designed and implemented by independent, nationally recognized claims administration experts, with input from interested parties including claimants and their representatives, the Program would seek to timely resolve these claims through a process that is sensitive to the experiences and concerns of claimants and treats them with compassion, dignity and respect. I. BACKGROUND As widely reported in the news media, multiple individuals have asserted or expressed their intent to assert claims of sexual abuse by Mr. Epstein (collectively, the "Sexual Abuse Claims"). To date, twelve lawsuits involving Sexual Abuse Claims have been filed in the state and federal courts of the State of New York, where claimants assert some of the complained-of conduct occurred, and which recently amended its statute of limitations to permit such claims. These EFTA00074830 Estate of Jeffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-19-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 2 lawsuits name as defendants the Estate, the Co-Executors, and various entities owned or controlled by Mr. Epstein prior to his death, as well as purported agents and employees of Mr. Epstein or those entities. Pursuant to this Court's order, Notice to Creditors was duly first published on September 18, 2019. However, only one Sexual Abuse Claim has so far been filed in the Virgin Islands. As noted above, claimants have named the Estate and others in various lawsuits in jurisdictions outside the Virgin Islands and, based on media reports and statements by various counsel for plaintiffs, the Co-Executors anticipate that more Sexual Abuse Claims may be filed in various jurisdictions including New York, Florida, New Mexico and France. aurpose of the Motion • The Co-Executors believe that the interests of justice require the Estate to fairly address and timely resolve the Sexual Abuse Claims, no matter where filed, as a matter of national and international importance. As much of the value to claimants lies in the fair and timely resolution of their claims, the Co-Executors request that this Court grant the instant Motion expeditiously. • Guided by independent, nationally recognized claims administration experts, the Co-Executors have worked diligently to begin formulating a comprehensive process for determination and resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims. If approved by the Court, the Program would provide, to the fullest extent possible, victims of sexual abuse access to a confidential claims resolution process that does not entail the rigors and publicity of litigation. To our knowledge, this Court is the first probate court that has been called upon to approve the establishment of a mass tort-type program for achieving the fair, EFTA00074831 Estate ofieffity Epstein Probate No. ST-I9-PE-80 'Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 3 independent determination and resolutions of sexual abuse claims filed by multiple claimants against a decedent's estate. As a matter of public policy alone, the urgency of this matter cannot be overstated. Development of the Program for evaluation and resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims, in a manner designed to evaluate those claims in a confidential manner and to streamline their determination by the country's most experienced claims administrators — individuals who have designed, implemented and administered extensive mass tort programs including the September I 1 th Victim Compensation Fund, the Roman Catholic Church sex-abuse scandal, the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the Agent Orange toxic chemical matter, and others — would be in the best interests of claimants, the Estate, its creditors and its beneficiaries. Accordingly, in order to create a mechanism for the just and efficient resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims that will attract the voluntary participation of claimants, the Co-Executors request the Court's authorization to use the Estate's funds to retain the services of the claims administration experts described below, so that they may properly proceed with preparation of the Program and design of an appropriate protocol to establish a fair, independent claims resolution process. II. PROPOSED EPSTEIN VICTIMS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM As contemplated by the Co-Executors, the proposed Epstein Victims' Compensation Program would ultimately function as follows: Participation in the Program by claimants would be entirely voluntary, and would not affect any rights a claimant has, unless and until the claimant accepts the Program's compensation determination and executes a release. All claimants would be afforded an opportunity to meet with the Program Administrator (described below) if they so desire, and will be treated with compassion, dignity and respect. The planned situs of the Program would be in New York, where EFTA00074832 Estateof Jeffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-19-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 4 the majority of the Sexual Abuse Claims thus far have been filed, in order to alleviate the burden of requiring claimants to travel to the Virgin Islands. Proceeding in that forum would also provide claimants and their counsel with easier access to the Program Administrator, who is highly qualified and experienced with this type of claims process, and is therefore likely to reduce the overall costs of Program administration. The Program would be open to claimants wherever they are located, and would use an electronic filing system to make the process available regardless of the claimant's location. A. PROPOSED MECHANICS AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM If this Court authorizes the Co-Executors to proceed with development of the proposed Program, a detailed Program protocol (the "Protocol") would be designed by the claims administration experts, with input from the Co-Executors and those with an interest in resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims (including claimants and their representatives), and submitted to the Court for its approval. A ten-point summary of the contemplated Program follows: I . Participation in the Program would be entirely voluntary. 2. The Program would be available to all claimants with sexual abuse claims against Mr. Epstein who satisfy certain eligibility criteria, as defined in the Protocol. 3. While strict confidentiality will be required of the Program Administrator and the Estate, each claimant would be free to disclose any and all information concerning her participation in the Program, at claimant's sole discretion, including information concerning the mechanics of the Program and the resolution of her claim. 4. Claimants who elect to file a claim with the Program would be invited to provide documentation identified in a claim form to be developed by the claims administration experts, and any additional corroborating or supporting information to help substantiate their claim. EFTA00074833 Estate ofleffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-I9-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 5 5. All claimants would be afforded a voluntary, confidential opportunity to meet with the Program Administrator to provide additional information that may bear upon evaluation of their claims. 6. Claims would be processed promptly and efficiently. Claimants would be notified of any deficiency that prevents processing of their claim and provided an opportunity to cure that deficiency. 7. Once a completed claim has been submitted, the Program Administrator would evaluate that claim based on all available information and would determine whether the claimant is eligible to receive compensation and the amount of compensation to be paid. This independent, individual determination will be based on factors and criteria identified in the Protocol. The Estate will have no authority to reject or modify the independent determination of the Program Administrator. 8. Upon issuance of a compensation determination by the Program Administrator, the claimant would have complete freedom to accept or reject that determination. If the claimant elects to accept the determination, the claimant would execute a release waiving her right to litigate any claims she may have against any person or entity arising from or related to Mr. Epstein's conduct, as set forth in the Protocol. Upon the Program Administrator's receipt of the claimant's acceptance of the compensation determination and an executed release, the Program Administrator would approve payment. The approval of any claim by the Program Administrator will be deemed to have the effect of a claim "examined and approved" within the meaning of 15 V.I.C. § 394, and, as already indicated, the Co- Executors would have no authority to reject or modify the Program Administrator's determination of any compensatory award made in accordance with the Protocol. 9. The Program Administrator will submit status reports to the Court on a quarterly basis to provide updated information regarding the progress of the Program, including the number of claims received, the number of claims reviewed, the number of claims approved for payment, the aggregate value of determinations issued, the aggregate value of determinations accepted, and the aggregate value of determinations issued. 10. Following conclusion of the Program, the Program Administrator would issue a Final Report to the Court and the Co-Executors summarizing the Program. EFTA00074834 Estate of Jeffrey Epstein Probate No. 51-19-PB-80 . Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 6 B. PROPOSED CLAIMS PROCESS FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION With respect to the timing and notice of claims, the Program would, if approved by the Court, establish an effective commencement date and deadline for submission of all claims. A claim form would be developed by the Program Administrator and disseminated to all known claimants identified in a confidential database. Instructions for completing the form would be included along with the form. The Program would operate and maintain a website that provides general information about the Program, including the Protocol, Frequently Asked Questions, and information about filing deadlines. Contact information for the Program would also be available on the Program website. That website would also allow claimants, directly or through their representatives, to register a new claim and/or upload their claim fore or supporting documents to facilitate submission and processing of individual claims. C. PROPOSED DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM To establish the Program and design and implement the Protocol, the Co-Executors propose engaging the services of independent, nationally recognized experts in this field: Jordana H. Feldman, Kenneth R. Feinberg and Camille S. Biros, whose credentials are discussed in Section D below. The Protocol developed by these experts, with input from the Co-Executors and those with an interest in resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims (including claimants and their representatives), would include eligibility criteria, the methodology for determining compensatory damages, proof requirements and claims procedures, and timing, as follows: • Eligibility. Identifying the criteria to determine whether a claimant is eligible to receive compensation under the Program. • Determination Methodology. Defining the factors and considerations to be used to determine the amount of compensation to be offered to any eligible claimant. EFTA00074835 Estate of✓efrey Epstein Probate No. ST-I9-PB-80 'Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 7 • Proof Requirements and Claims Procedures. Determining what types of supporting documentation or other evidence each individual may be required to submit to substantiate the claim, satisfy Protocol requirements, and allow the Program Administrator to review, process and evaluate the claim. • Timing. Expressly stating the timefrarne of the Program, including an effective commencement date and deadline for submission of all claims. In addition to leading the design and implementation of the Program, Ms. Feldman would serve as the Program Administrator and would administer the Program and process all claims. The Program Administrator would have final decision-making authority relating to the administration, evaluation and valuation of claims. As noted above, the approval of any claim by the Program Administrator will be deemed to have the effect of a claim "examined and approved" within the meaning of 15 V.I.C. § 394. D. CREDENTIALS OF PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR AND DESIGNERS The Program Administrator and Program Designers' qualifications for participation in the Program are set forth below. 1. Jordan H. Feldman (Program Administrator & Designer) • Ms. Feldman has spent her career engaged in the design, implementation and administration of mass tort claims programs and complex settlements as effective and creative alternatives to litigation. • Until recently, Ms. Feldman served as the Deputy Special Master and Director of the New York Office of the September 1 1 th Victim Compensation Fund ("VCF"), the litigation- alternative program established in 2001 and reopened in 2011 to compensate individuals who have become sick or died as a result of their September 1 1 th-related exposure, and administered by the United States Department of Justice. She has worked on the VCF for over ten years, playing a key role in developing guidelines for eligibility and the valuation of losses, and adjudicating thousands of claims, valued in the aggregate over $12 billion. In that position, she has extensive experience interviewing victims of the September 11 tragedy. EFTA00074836 Estate of Jeffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-I9-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 8 • Before joining the Justice Department to work on the VCF, Ms. Feldman worked in the complex dispute resolution practice at the law firm Dickstein Shapiro, LLP, where she represented clients in the design, implementation and administration of complex settlements and mass claims resolution programs arising out of class actions, legislation and Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganizations. Before working at Dickstein Shapiro, LLP, Feldman worked as a litigation associate at Fried, Frank, Harris, Striver & Jacobson. • Ms. Feldman is the co-author of the Master Guide to Mass Claims Resolution Facilities (2011) and graduated in 2000 from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She received her undergraduate degree magna cum laude in 1997 from the University of Pennsylvania. 2. Kenneth R. Feinberg (Program Designer) • Mr. Feinberg is the nation's leading expert in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, and the founder of the Law Offices of Kenneth R. Feinberg, PC. He has been appointed to administer numerous high-profile compensation programs, having served as special master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the Troubled Asset Relief Program ("TARP") Executive Compensation Program, and the Agent Orange Victim Compensation Program. • Mr. Feinberg and his colleague Camille Biros have designed and implemented the New York Archdiocese Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program for resolution of claims of sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy, as well as similar compensation funds for the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Centre, New York and for Dioceses in the states of California, Colorado, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. • Mr. Feinberg has served as adjunct professor of law at Harvard Law School, Columbia Law School, University of Pennsylvania School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, New York University School of Law, University of Virginia School of Law, and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Before his academic career, he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, special counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and founding partner of the Washington office of the law firm Kaye Scholer LLP, among other positions. EFTA00074837 Estate 0-Jeffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-19-P8-80 • Uotion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 9 • Mr. Feinberg graduated from New York University School of Law in 1970 and received his undergraduate degree in 1967 from the University of Massachusetts. 3. Camille S. Biros (Program Designer) • Ms. Biros is a nationally recognized expert in the design, implementation and administration of public and private compensation programs. She currently serves as Director, Claims Administration, at the Law Offices of Kenneth R. Feinberg, P.C. • Ms. Sims and Mr. Feinberg have designed and implemented the New York Archdiocese Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program for resolution of claims of sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy, as well as similar compensation funds for the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Centre, New York and for Dioceses in the states of California, Colorado, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ms. Biros has served as the primary Administrator of these various funds. • Ms. Biros has also served as Administrator of the DuPont Medical Monitoring Program, Deputy Administrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Deputy Administrator of the GM Ignition Switch Compensation Program and Deputy Special Master of the September 1 1 th Victim Compensation Fund. HI. REQUEST FOR RELIEF In their fiduciary capacity, the Co-Executors have engaged in discussions with relevant parties in interest regarding the independent, fair and timely resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims. It is their understanding that many existing and potential claimants would prefer to participate in the Program, if fairly and expeditiously administered, rather than proceeding with litigation. Furthermore, although there would be significant expense in developing and administering the Program, the Co-Executors anticipate that the Program would substantially reduce the expenses to the Estate of litigating multiple lawsuits in numerous jurisdictions, and thus would ultimately reduce expenses to the benefit of all parties with an interest in the Estate, EFTA00074838 Estate of Jeffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-19-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 10 including claimants and creditors.' The expedited nature of the planned Program would also ensure resolution and compensation to claimants in a far more timely manner than through litigation. Additionally, the Protocol associated with the Program would be designed to ensure the proportionate restitution of approved claims for all claimants, in a manner that would provide similar compensation to similarly situated claimants. The Co-Executors submit that such a Program is in the best interests of both the claimants and the Estate because, among other things, it avoids the potential of disproportionate and inconsistent awards and should help to reduce the time, expense and burden of handling claims through the courts, which could involve years of litigation and appeals and consume enormous resources, along with inflicting costs attendant to delay and uncertainty on all affected parties. Rule 1 of the Virgin islands Probate and Fiduciary Rules states that, "iwihere no procedural provision is included herein, procedures set forth in the Virgin Islands Rules of Civil Procedure may be adapted by the court as appropriate." In this regard, Rule 90 of the Virgin Islands Rules of Civil Procedure evinces a clear intent in favor of the use of alternative dispute resolution to resolve civil disputes. Thus, it is respectfully submitted that the establishment here of a voluntary claims resolution program is within the Court's authority and would serve the interests of justice. Furthermore, development and implementation of the Program, and the claims process contemplated therein, is within the Court's sound discretion to establish a process by which the rights of claimants will be fairly and efficiently ascertained and administered. See 5 V.I.C. § 1264 1. Such lawsuits have already begun to generate substantial costs and fees for both the Estate and claimants. The expenses of litigation are expected to ratchet up significantly in coming months, absent implementation of the Program as an alternative path for resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims. EFTA00074839 Estate olleffity Epstein Probate No. ST- I 9-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 11 (allowing the court to declare rights, status and other legal relations of various classes of creditors or other interested parties of a trust or estate). At this juncture, the Co-Executors seek the Court's authorization to use Estate funds to retain the services of the proposed Program Administrator and Program Designers Ms. Feldman, Mr. Feinberg and Ms. Biros — so that they may promptly proceed with preparation of the Program and design of the Protocol to establish a fair, independent claims resolution process. Once the Protocol is developed and finalized, the Co-Executors would submit it to the Court for approval and would seek an order to formally commence claims resolution proceedings under the Program. Finally, the Co-Executors seek the Court's approval to submit under seal the proposed engagement agreement of the Program Administrator and Program Designers, as it is proprietary to the extent it establishes a methodology and formula for their compensation. Given the very small group of people sufficiently qualified to design, implement and administer the proposed Program and contemplated Protocol, the terms under which they are engaged would be subject to intense scrutiny and may have the unintended effect of distracting from the Program. The Co- Executors will of course disclose the fees for services rendered by the Program Administrator and Program Designers as they are accounted for by the Estate. EFTA00074840 Estate of-4W Epstein Probate No. ST-19-PB-80 , Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 12 WHEREFORE, the Co-Executors request the expedited entry of an Order granting the relief requested herein substantially in the form of the attached proposed order. Respectfully, ) Dated: November 14, 2019 ,e,•-fra CHRISTOPHER ALLEN KROBLIN, ESQ. ANDREW W. HEYMANN, ESQ. WILLIAM L. BLUM, ESQ. SHARI N. D'ANDRADE, ESQ. MARJORIE WHALEN, ESQ. V.I. Bar Nos. 966, 266, 136, 1221 & R2019 KELLERHALS FERGUSON KROBLIN PLLC Royal Palms Professional Building 9053 Estate Thomas, Suite 101 St. Thomas, V.I. 00802 Telephone: Facsimile: ( Email: EFTA00074841 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, Deceased. RD PROBATE NO. ST-I9-PB-80 ACTION FOR TESTATE ADMINISTRATION THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Co-Executors' Expedited Motion for Establishment of a Voluntary Claims Resolution Program. Having reviewed the motion, the Court will grant the same. Accordingly, it is hereby: ORDERED that the Co-Executors' Motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the Co-Executors shall submit to the Court, under seal, the proposed engagement agreement for the Program Administrator and Designers (as defined in the Motion) for approval and authorization; and it is further ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be directed to counsel of record. Dated: ATTEST: ESTRELLA H. GEORGE Clerk of the Court BY: Court Clerk Supervisor CAROLYN P. HERMON-PERCELL Magistrate Judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands EFTA00074842 reitr w = ema IS u r■ 41T - • ME -NI • aWI-M- • • - • fl ank" = r=r-AIIT ••:_•=_._ 1:-!`r= = 3 I = ••- a • fl - ra idalrlactinrwl _ •e•L laraimmiCith = raLaimusiAt -p • _Imalb=eitiarlru•r+-41i =dra MinkliaikkIMUr = 721Dardialitn.SMIT Pawl OliWassiem abuitpus_ - M- = Sat saittawaasp -Utak ••••n = Ana - _N _ _ _ _ M- _ • - a — ■ - • M- • EFTA00074843 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, Deceased. %JO • tp ' TiG tin . 4" C .p n PROBATE NO. ST-19-PB-80 73• o (tic , 4? 7.70 -- ACTION FOR TESTATE cn EA. ADMINISTRATION "' EXPEDITED MOTION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY CLAIMS RESOLUTION PROGRAM COME NOW the Co-Executors of the Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein (the "Estate"), DARREN K. INDYKE and RICHARD D. KAHN, and move this Honorable Court for an expedited order to establish an independent and voluntary claims resolution program (the "Program") for purposes of resolving sexual abuse claims against Jeffrey E. Epstein, deceased, as more fully described infra. As contemplated by the Co-Executors, the Program would provide all eligible claimants an opportunity to receive compensation and voluntarily resolve their claims of sexual abuse against Mr. Epstein through a confidential, non-adversarial alternative to litigation. To be designed and implemented by independent, nationally recognized claims administration experts, with input from interested parties including claimants and their representatives, the Program would seek to timely resolve these claims through a process that is sensitive to the experiences and concerns of claimants and treats them with compassion, dignity and respect. I. BACKGROUND As widely reported in the news media, multiple individuals have asserted or expressed their intent to assert claims of sexual abuse by Mr. Epstein (collectively, the "Sexual Abuse Claims"). To date, twelve lawsuits involving Sexual Abuse Claims have been filed in the state and federal courts of the State of New York, where claimants assert some of the complained-of conduct occurred, and which recently amended its statute of limitations to permit such claims. These EFTA00074844 Estate of Jeffi-ey Epstein Probate No. ST-I9-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 2 lawsuits name as defendants the Estate, the Co-Executors, and various entities owned or controlled by Mr. Epstein prior to his death, as well as purported agents and employees of Mr. Epstein or those entities. Pursuant to this Court's order, Notice to Creditors was duly first published on September 18, 2019. However, only one Sexual Abuse Claim has so far been filed in the Virgin Islands. As noted above, claimants have named the Estate and others in various lawsuits in jurisdictions outside the Virgin Islands and, based on media reports and statements by various counsel for plaintiffs, the Co-Executors anticipate that more Sexual Abuse Claims may be filed in various jurisdictions including New York, Florida, New Mexico and France. Purpose of the Motion • The Co-Executors believe that the interests of justice require the Estate to fairly address and timely resolve the Sexual Abuse Claims, no matter where filed, as a matter of national and international importance. As much of the value to claimants lies in the fair and timely resolution of their claims, the Co-Executors request that this Court grant the instant Motion expeditiously. • Guided by independent, nationally recognized claims administration experts, the Co-Executors have worked diligently to begin formulating a comprehensive pror.ecs for determination and resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims. If approved by the Court, the Program would provide, to the fullest extent possible, victims of sexual abuse access to a confidential claims resolution process that does not entail the rigors and publicity of litigation. To our knowledge, this Court is the first probate court that has been called upon to approve the establishment of a mass tort-type program for achieving the fair, EFTA00074845 Estate olleffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-19-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 3 independent determination and resolutions of sexual abuse claims filed by multiple claimants against a decedent's estate. As a matter of public policy alone, the urgency of this matter cannot be overstated. Development of the Program for evaluation and resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims, in a manner designed to evaluate those claims in a confidential manner and to streamline their determination by the country's most experienced claims administrators — individuals who have designed, implemented and administered extensive mass tort programs including the September 1 1 th Victim Compensation Fund, the Roman Catholic Church sex-abuse scandal, the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the Agent Orange toxic chemical matter, and others — would be in the best interests of claimants, the Estate, its creditors and its beneficiaries. Accordingly, in order to create a mechanism for the just and efficient resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims that will attract the voluntary participation of claimants, the Co-Executors request the Court's authorization to use the Estate's funds to retain the services of the claims administration experts described below, so that they may properly proceed with preparation of the Program and design of an appropriate protocol to establish a fair, independent claims resolution process. II. PROPOSED EPSTEIN VICTIMS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM As contemplated by the Co-Executors, the proposed Epstein Victims' Compensation Program would ultimately function as follows: Participation in the Program by claimants would be entirely voluntary, and would not affect any rights a claimant has, unless and until the claimant accepts the Program's compensation determination and executes a release. All claimants would be afforded an opportunity to meet with the Program Administrator (described below) if they so desire, and will be treated with compassion, dignity and respect. The planned situs of the Program would be in New York, where EFTA00074846 Estate ofJelfrey Epstein Probate No. ST-19-P8-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 4 the majority of the Sexual Abuse Claims thus far have been filed, in order to alleviate the burden of requiring claimants to travel to the Virgin Islands. Proceeding in that fonim would also provide claimants and their counsel with easier access to the Program Administrator, who is highly qualified and experienced with this type of claims process, and is therefore likely to reduce the overall costs of Program administration. The Program would be open to claimants wherever they are located, and would use an electronic filing system to make the process available regardless of the claimant's location. A. PROPOSED MECHANICS AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM If this Court authorizes the Co-Executors to proceed with development of the proposed Program, a detailed Program protocol (the 'Protocol") would be designed by the claims administration experts, with input from the Co-Executors and those with an interest in resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims (including claimants and their representatives), and submitted to the Court for its approval. A ten-point summary of the contemplated Program follows: 1. Participation in the Program would be entirely voluntary. 2. The Program would be available to all claimants with sexual abuse claims against Mr. Epstein who satisfy certain eligibility criteria, as defined in the Protocol. 3. While strict confidentiality will be required of the Program Administrator and the Estate, each claimant would be free to disclose any and all information concerning her participation in the Program, at claimant's sole discretion, including information concerning the mechanics of the Program and the resolution of her claim. 4. Claimants who elect to file a claim with the Program would be invited to provide documentation identified in a claim form to be developed by the claims administration experts, and any additional corroborating or supporting information to help substantiate their claim. EFTA00074847 Estate of-Jeffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-I9-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 5 5. All claimants would be afforded a voluntary, confidential opportunity to meet with the Program Administrator to provide additional information that may bear upon evaluation of their claims. 6. Claims would be processed promptly and efficiently. Claimants would be notified of any deficiency that prevents processing of their claim and provided an opportunity to cure that deficiency. 7. Once a completed claim has been submitted, the Program Administrator would evaluate that claim based on all available information and would determine whether the claimant is eligible to receive compensation and the amount of compensation to be paid. This independent, individual determination will be based on factors and criteria identified in the Protocol. The Estate will have no authority to reject or modify the independent determination of the Program Administrator. 8. Upon issuance of a compensation determination by the Program Administrator, the claimant would have complete freedom to accept or reject that determination. If the claimant elects to accept the determination, the claimant would execute a release waiving her right to litigate any claims she may have against any person or entity arising from or related to Mr. Epstein's conduct, as set forth in the Protocol. Upon the Program Administrator's receipt of the claimant's acceptance of the compensation determination and an executed release, the Program Administrator would approve payment. The approval of any claim by the Program Administrator will be deemed to have the effect of a claim "examined and approved" within the meaning of 15 V.i.C. § 394, and, as already indicated, the Co- Executors would have no authority to reject or modify the Program Administrator's determination of any compensatory award made in accordance with the Protocol. 9. The Program Administrator will submit status reports to the Court on a quarterly basis to provide updated information regarding the progress of the Program, including the number of claims received, the number of claims reviewed, the number of claims approved for payment, the aggregate value of determinations issued, the aggregate value of determinations accepted, and the aggregate value of determinations issued. 10. Following conclusion of the Program, the Program Administrator would issue a Final Report to the Court and the Co-Executors summarizing the Program. EFTA00074848 Estate ofJeffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-I9-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 6 B. PROPOSED CLAIMS PROCESS FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION With respect to the timing and notice of claims, the Program would, if approved by the Court, establish an effective commencement date and deadline for submission of all claims. A claim form would be developed by the Program Administrator and disseminated to all known claimants identified in a confidential database. Instructions for completing the form would be included along with the form. The Program would operate and maintain a website that provides general information about the Program, including the Protocol, Frequently Asked Questions, and information about filing deadlines. Contact information for the Program would also be available on the Program website. That website would also allow claimants, directly or through their representatives, to register a new claim and/or upload their claim form or supporting documents to facilitate submission and processing of individual claims. C. PROPOSED DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM To establish the Program and design and implement the Protocol, the Co-Executors propose engaging the services of independent, nationally recognized experts in this field: Jordana H. Feldman, Kenneth R. Feinberg and Camille S. Biros, whose credentials are discussed in Section D below. The Protocol developed by these experts, with input from the Co-Executors and those with an interest in resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims (including claimants and their representatives), would include eligibility criteria, the methodology for determining compensatory damages, proof requirements and claims procedures, and timing, as follows: • Eligibility. Identifying the criteria to determine whether a claimant is eligible to receive compensation under the Program. • Determination Methodology. Defining the factors and considerations to be used to determine the amount of compensation to be offered to any eligible claimant. EFTA00074849 Estate of Jew Epstein Probate No. ST-I9-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 7 • Proof Requirements and Claims Procedures. Determining what types of supporting documentation or other evidence each individual may be required to submit to substantiate the claim, satisfy Protocol requirements, and allow the Program Administrator to review, process and evaluate the claim. • liming. Expressly stating the timeframe of the Program, including an effective commencement date and deadline for submission of all claims. In addition to leading the design and implementation of the Program, Ms. Feldman would serve as the Program Administrator and would administer the Program and process all claims. The Program Administrator would have final decision-making authority relating to the administration, evaluation and valuation of claims. As noted above, the approval of any claim by the Program Administrator will be deemed to have the effect of a claim "examined and approved" within the meaning of 15 V.I.C. § 394. D. CREDENTIALS OF PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR AND DESIGNERS The Program Administrator and Program Designers' qualifications for participation in the Program are set forth below. 1. Jordana H. Feldman (Program Administrator & Designer) • Ms. Feldman has spent her career engaged in the design, implementation and administration of mass tort claims programs and complex settlements as effective and creative alternatives to litigation. • Until recently, Ms. Feldman served as the Deputy Special Master and Director of the New York Office of the September I I th Victim Compensation Fund ("VCF"), the litigation- alternative program established in 2001 and reopened in 2011 to compensate individuals who have become sick or died as a result of their September 11th-related exposure, and administered by the United States Department of Justice. She has worked on the VCF for over ten years, playing a key role in developing guidelines for eligibility and the valuation of losses, and adjudicating thousands of claims, valued in the aggregate over $12 billion. In that position, she has extensive experience interviewing victims of the September 11 tragedy. EFTA00074850 Estate obleffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-19-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 8 • Before joining the Justice Department to work on the VCF, Ms. Feldman worked in the complex dispute resolution practice at the law firm Dickstein Shapiro, LLP, where she represented clients in the design, implementation and administration of complex settlements and mass claims resolution programs arising out of class actions, legislation and Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganizations. Before working at Dickstein Shapiro, LLP, Feldman worked as a litigation associate at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson. • Ms. Feldman is the co-author of the Master Guide to Mass Claims Resolution Facilities (2011) and graduated in 2000 from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She received her undergraduate degree magna cum laude in 1997 from the University of Pennsylvania. 2. Kenneth R. Feinberg (Program Designer) • Mr. Feinberg is the nation's leading expert in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, and the founder of the Law Offices of Kenneth R. Feinberg, PC. He has been appointed to administer numerous high-profile compensation programs, having served as special master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the Troubled Asset Relief Program ("TARP") Executive Compensation Program, and the Agent Orange Victim Compensation Program. • Mr. Feinberg and his colleague Camille Biros have designed and implemented the New York Archdiocese Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program for resolution of claims of sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy, as well as similar compensation funds for the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Centre, New York and for Dioceses in the states of California, Colorado, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. ▪ Mr. Feinberg has served as adjunct professor of law at Harvard Law School, Columbia Law School, University of Pennsylvania School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, New York University School of Law, University of Virginia School of Law, and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Before his academic career, he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, special counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and founding partner of the Washington office of the law firm Kaye Scholer LLP, among other positions. EFTA00074851 Estate ofJeffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-l9-P11-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 9 • Mr. Feinberg graduated from New York University School of Law in 1970 and received his undergraduate degree in 1967 from the University of Massachusetts. 3. Camille S. Biros (Program Designer) • Ms. Biros is a nationally recognized expert in the design, implementation and administration of public and private compensation programs. She currently serves as Director, Claims Administration, at the Law Offices of Kenneth R. Feinberg, P.C. • Ms. Biros and Mr. Feinberg have designed and implemented the New York Archdiocese Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program for resolution of claims of sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy, as well as similar compensation funds for the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Centre, New York and for Dioceses in the states of California, Colorado, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ms. Biros has served as the primary Administrator of these various funds. • Ms. Biros has also served as Administrator of the DuPont Medical Monitoring Program, Deputy Administrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Deputy Administrator of the GM Ignition Switch Compensation Program and Deputy Special Master of the September 1 I th Victim Compensation Fund. III. REQUEST FOR RELIEF In their fiduciary capacity, the Co-Executors have engaged in discussions with relevant parties in interest regarding the independent, fair and timely resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims. It is their understanding that many existing and potential claimants would prefer to participate in the Program, if fairly and expeditiously administered, rather than proceeding with litigation. Furthermore, although there would be significant expense in developing and administering the Program, the Co-Executors anticipate that the Program would substantially reduce the expenses to the Estate of litigating multiple lawsuits in numerous jurisdictions, and thus would ultimately reduce expenses to the benefit of all parties with an interest in the Estate, EFTA00074852 Estate of Jeffrey Epstein Probate No. ST- I9-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 10 including claimants and creditors.' The expedited nature of the planned Program would also ensure resolution and compensation to claimants in a far more timely manner than through litigation. Additionally, the Protocol associated with the Program would be designed to ensure the proportionate restitution of approved claims for all claimants, in a manner that would provide similar compensation to similarly situated claimants. The Co-Executors submit that such a Program is in the best interests of both the claimants and the Estate because, among other things, it avoids the potential of disproportionate and inconsistent awards and should help to reduce the time, expense and burden of handling claims through the courts, which could involve years of litigation and appeals and consume enormous resources, along with inflicting costs attendant to delay and uncertainty on all affected parties. Rule I of the Virgin Islands Probate and Fiduciary Rules states that, "[w]here no procedural provision is included herein, procedures set forth in the Virgin Islands Rules of Civil Procedure may be adapted by the court as appropriate." In this regard, Rule 90 of the Virgin Islands Rules of Civil Procedure evinces a clear intent in favor of the use of alternative dispute resolution to resolve civil disputes. Thus, it is respectfully submitted that the establishment here of a voluntary claims resolution program is within the Court's authority and would serve the interests of justice. Furthermore, development and implementation of the Program, and the claims process contemplated therein, is within the Court's sound discretion to establish a process by which the rights of claimants will be fairly and efficiently ascertained and administered. See 5 V.I.C. § 1264 I. Such lawsuits have already begun to generate substantial costs and fees for both the Estate and claimants. The expenses of litigation are expected to ratchet up significantly in coming months, absent implementation of the Program as an alternative path for resolution of the Sexual Abuse Claims. EFTA00074853 Estate of Jeffrey Epstein Probate No. ST-19-PB-80 • I Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 11 (allowing the court to declare rights, status and other legal relations of various classes of creditors or other interested parties of a trust or estate). At this juncture, the Co-Executors seek the Court's authorization to use Estate funds to retain the services of the proposed Program Administrator and Program Designers Ms. Feldman, Mr. Feinberg and Ms. Biros — so that they may promptly proceed with preparation of the Program and design of the Protocol to establish a fair, independent claims resolution process. Once the Protocol is developed and finalized, the Co-Executors would submit it to the Court for approval and would seek an order to formally commence claims resolution proceedings under the Program. Finally, the Co-Executors seek the Court's approval to submit under seal the proposed engagement agreement of the Program Administrator and Program Designers, as it is proprietary to the extent it establishes a methodology and formula for their compensation. Given the very small group of people sufficiently qualified to design, implement and administer the proposed Program and contemplated Protocol, the terms under which they are engaged would be subject to intense scrutiny and may have the unintended effect of distracting from the Program. The Co- Executors will of course disclose the fees for services rendered by the Program Administrator and Program Designers as they are accounted for by the Estate. EFTA00074854 Estate ollebey Epstein Probate No. ST-19-PB-80 Motion for Establishment of Compensation Program Page 12 WHEREFORE, the Co-Executors request the expedited entry of an Order granting the relief requested herein substantially in the form of the attached proposed order. Respectfully, Dated: November 14, 2019 CHRISTOPHER ALLEN KROBLIN, ESQ. ANDREW W. HEYMANN, ESQ. WILLIAM L. BLUM, ESQ. SHARI N. D'ANDRADE, ESQ. MARJORIE WHALEN, ESQ. V.I. Bar Nos. 966, 266, 136, 1221 & R2019 KELLERHALS FERGUSON KROBLIN PLLC Royal Palms Professional Building 9053 Estate Thomas, Suite 101 St. Thomas, V.I. 00802 Telephone: Facsimile: Email: EFTA00074855 • . V IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, Deceased. PROBATE NO. ST-19-PB-80 ACTION FOR TESTATE ADMINISTRATION ORDER THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Co-Executors' Expedited Motion for Establishment of a Voluntary Claims Resolution Program. Having reviewed the motion, the Court will grant the same. Accordingly, it is hereby: ORDERED that the Co-Executors' Motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the Co-Executors shall submit to the Court, under seal, the proposed engagement agreement for the Program Administrator and Designers (as defined in the Motion) for approval and authorization; and it is further ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be directed to counsel of record. Dated: ATTEST: ESTRELLA H. GEORGE Clerk of the Court BY: Court Clerk Supervisor / / CAROLYN P. HERMON-PERCELL Magistrate Judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands EFTA00074856 EFTA00074857 EXHIBIT 5 EFTA00074858 EFTA00074859 • DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 34-38 Kronprindsens Cade GERS Complex, 2nd Floor St. Thomas,V.I. 00802 Yri C13, -12/ #6040 Estate Catoakle3, Christiansted 0.1... re, St. Croix, V.I. 0082 CRIMINAL ACTIVITY LIEN NOTICE ' d.<4 Title 14 V.I.C. §610 CRIMINALLY INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT LET IT BE KNOWN THAT the Attorney General of the United States Virgin Islands hereby files a Criminal Activity Lien Notice pursuant to Chapter 30, Title 14 § 610, in the matter ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, PROBATE NO. ST-19-PB-80, pending in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, Division of St. Thomas and St. John. A civil proceeding. Case No. ST-2020-CV-14. having been instituted by the Government of the United States Virgin Islands under Chapter 30 of the Virgin Islands Code, namely, the Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (MO), is pending in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands naming the ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN; THE 1953 TRUST; PLAN D, LLC; GREAT ST. JIM, LLC; NAUTILUS, INC.; HYPERION AIR, LLC.; AND POLAR, INC. as defendants. In conformity with Title 14 VIC. §610(e), from the time of the filing of this Criminal Activity Lien Notice, a Criminal Activity Lien in favor of the Government of the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands is created on the following: 1. Any and personal or real property located in the Territory of the Virgin Islands in the name of, or under the signatory authority of the ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN; JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN, THE 314$ KRONPRINDSENS LADE. GERS COMPLEX. 2" rLOOR ST. THOMAS. US VIRGIN ISLANDS 00003 NO CASTLE moan.. DGSIGS CENTER SLOG. CHRLSTIANITED. ST. CRON. US VIRGIN ISLANDS ROM EFTA00074860 Attorney General Criminal Activity Lien January 16, 2020 Page 2 1953 TRUST; PLAN D, LLC; GREAT ST. JIM, LLC; NAUTILUS, INC.; HYPERION AIR, LLC.; AND POPLAR, INC. 2. Any beneficial interest of the ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN; JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN; THE 1953 TRUST; PLAN D, LLC; GREAT ST. JIM, LLC; NAUTILUS, INC.; HYPERION AIR, LLC.; AND POPLAR, INC. in any personal or real property located in the Territory of the Virgin Islands. 3. Any and all bank accounts, certificates of deposits and any other accounts in the name of, or under the signatory authority of the ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN; JEFFREY EPSTEIN; THE 1953 TRUST; PLAN D, LLC; GREAT ST. JIM, LLC; NAUTILUS, INC.; HYPERION AIR, LLC.; AND POPLAR, INC. Pursuant to Title 14 V.1.C. § 610(a), "Mlle clerk of the trial court shall, upon the presentation of a Criminal Activity Lien Notice, immediately record it in the official records." Any trustee, executor, person or institution who moves, transfers or conveys title to personal or real property upon which a Criminal Activity Lien Notice has been filed in the iudicial subdivision in which the personal or real property is located, and who transfers or conveys such property while having actual notice of the Criminal Activity Lien Notice, shall be liable to the Attorney General in accordance with Title 14 VIC. 0 610(1)(11(2) or (3). DENISE N. GEORGE, ESQ. ORNEY GENERAL DATED: January 16.2019 By: CAROL THOMAS-JAC Deputy Attorney General V.I. Department of Justice 34-38 Kronprindsens Gade GERS Building, 2nd Floor St. Thomas. V.I. 00802 4`r) S, ESQ. EFTA00074861