xaminer determined his death was suicide.

The lawsuit claims Indyke and Kahn were central to  an informal network of associates bound together by a single purpose: knowingly facilitating and concealing his decades-long criminal conduct to preserve and grow Epstein's fortunes and influence. 

Survivors of Epstein's abuse have claimed Indyke and Kahn were key figures in the management of dozens of interconnected companies used to make payments on Epstein's behalf. The men recently settled a lawsuit in which they were accused of facilitating sham marriages in which foreign-born victims married Americans whom Epstein abused, for immigration purposes.

Six survivors lauded the New Mexico lawsuit in a statement Wednesday.

 Those who argue that [Epstein] could not have acted alone are right. His operation depended on the appearance of legitimacy and access to money carefully structured to avoid exposing his crimes,  said Marina Lacerda, Anouska De Georgiou, Julia Molchanova, Courtney Wild, Jena Lisa Jones and Chauntae Davies.  This lawsuit is aimed at the two men most responsible for that appearance and structure. 

Epstein purchased Zorro Ranch in 1993, building a mansion, airstrip and helipad on the property. He was under investigation in the state at the time of his death and Torrez reopened the investigation this year.