NY billionaire Epstein settles 4 underage sex lawsuits in Fla., 14 more accusers remain

By AP
Wednesday, December 23, 2009

NY fund manager settles 4 of 18 underage sex suits

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A New York billionaire jailed for soliciting underage prostitutes in Florida has settled four out of 18 abuse lawsuits by young women.

Jeffrey Epstein’s most recent settlement was approved Sunday by a U.S. District Court judge. It involved a woman who said she was 14 when Epstein paid her for sexual favors.

The 55-year-old money manager pleaded guilty in June to soliciting prostitution from underage girls. He was sentenced to 18 months in jail, followed by a year of house arrest.

The terms of the lawsuit settlements are confidential and most of the young women used pseudonyms in court filings.

Epstein’s attorney Robert Critton did not immediately respond to an e-mail from The Associated Press seeking comment. His office was closed for the holidays

Information from: The Palm Beach Post.

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