Richard Kahn, a longtime accountant for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, claimed that he didn’t previously grasp the full scope of the late financier’s abuse during a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
“I was not aware of the nature or extent of Epstein’s abuse of so many women until after Epstein’s death,” Kahn said, according to prepared remarks obtained by ABC News. “However, it pains me to think, and I deeply regret, that I may have unknowingly assisted Epstein in any way.”
“Had I learned of any of his horrific behavior, I would have quit work immediately,” he reportedly added.
A co-executor of Epstein’s estate, Kahn has faced significant scrutiny for his ties to the late sex predator and his role in overseeing the money manager’s finances for more than 10 years. Survivors have previously accused Kahn and Epstein’s attorney, Darren Indyke, of facilitating and concealing Epstein’s illegal conduct. Both have denied any wrongdoing.
Indyke is also poised to appear for a closed-door deposition with the oversight panel next week.
