Epstein Victims' Compensation Fund Nears Completion, But Scars Remain

The Epstein Victims’ Compensation Fund, a program established to provide financial redress to the hundreds of women who were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein, is nearing its completion. The fund, which was established in 2020, has paid out over $125 million to more than 150 victims, according to a recent report from the fund’s administrator.

While the fund has been praised by some as a necessary step towards justice, it has also been criticized for its slow pace and for the fact that it will never be able to fully compensate the victims for the trauma they have endured.

“No amount of money can ever make up for what we’ve lost,” said one victim, who asked to remain anonymous. “But it’s a start. It’s a recognition of what we went through, and it’s a way to help us rebuild our lives.”

The fund is a stark reminder of the devastating impact that Epstein’s crimes have had on the lives of so many women. It is also a testament to their resilience and their determination to see justice done.

As the fund winds down, the focus will now shift to the ongoing criminal investigation into Epstein’s network of enablers. Many of the victims have said that they will not be able to truly heal until all of those who facilitated Epstein’s crimes are brought to justice.

For more on this story, see the original report from The New York Times.