Epstein's former attorney testifies he had 'no knowledge whatsoever' of crimes

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by Ava Berger
March 20, 2026
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Jeffrey Epstein's former attorney testified he had no knowledge of crimes; hard drives from Epstein's estate were confirmed to exist.

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Darren Indyke, longtime attorney for Jeffrey Epstein, testified under oath that he had "no knowledge whatsoever" of Epstein's sexual abuse of women and girls. During his testimony, Indyke confirmed the existence of hard drives held by Epstein's estate, a detail that could be relevant to ongoing investigations or legal proceedings. Indyke's denial of knowledge comes as part of what appears to be litigation or inquiry into Epstein's criminal conduct and his associates' potential involvement or awareness.

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Epstein's former attorney is testifying under oath, and hard drives from his estate are being examined as part of ongoing investigations.

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