Jeffrey Epstein victims fund pays out $121 million

The fund created to compensate victims who were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein has paid out $121 million to 150 people, the program's administrator said Monday. 

Jordana Feldman, the independent administrator, said the program only expected 100 applicants but exceeded this, ending up with 225. Of those who were deemed eligible for compensation, 92% accepted the money. Those who accepted, agreed not to pursue legation action against Epstein's estate. The release did not disclose why 75 applicants were rejected. "I am proud of what we were able to accomplish with this Program, but also recognize that no amount of money will erase the years of pain these victims have endured because of Jeffrey Epstein," Feldman said in a statement. "My hope is that the Program provided his victims a meaningful measure of justice and a step on the path toward healing."