Jeffrey Epstein’s long-time friend, confidant, and now named co-conspirator Ghislain Maxwell has been arraigned on six federal charges in a New York federal court on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 14th 2020.
The charges, announced earlier in the month, include conspiracy to commit sexual assault against a minor, the participation in said sexual assault, the transportation across state lines for the purpose of abusing a minor, and perjury regarding her and Epstein’s alleged acts, all of which occurred in the late 1990’s to early 2000’s.
Listening in closely to the hearing, personal injury attorney and victims’ rights advocate Spencer Kuvin, who represents a total of six women who have pending litigation against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, released a comment following the court proceeding that formally leveled these sobering charges against Maxwell.
“The arraignment of these disturbing sexual assault crimes against minors and the subsequent denial of bail for Ghislaine Maxwell is a continued tip of the scales of justice in favor of the victims after all these years. While Epstein cowardly evaded his charges, Ms. Maxwell will not. With her global connections, cash resources, multiple passports, and a proven willingness to lie to the Court and prosecutors, denying bail was the right call by the Court. The weight of money, power and influence has finally been overcome by the weight of justice and truth. This is a victory for my clients, the victims of Epstein’s illicit sexual pyramid scheme, and as is the rest of the world, we will be eagerly watching as the scales of justice finally tip against Maxwell and other co-conspirators.”
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The following is a statement from the desk of Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq, attorney for nearly a dozen of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims, on the purported arrest of his recruiter, confidant, and fellow co-conspirator in Epstein’s infamous pedophilia criminal ring Ghislaine Maxwell this morning in New Hampshire.
“As we have consistently said, we were hopeful that the U.S. Attorney’s office would hold all co-conspirators accountable for their actions in the Epstein conspiracy. With the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell, this welcomed news will hopefully be the first of many co-conspirators to face the consequences of this horrific crimes. While the fund [Epstein Victim’s Compensation Program] was the first page of the last chapter in this sad and terrible saga, the prosecution of Epstein’s co-conspirators, including Ms. Maxwell, will signal the conclusion of this final chapter. The arrest and successful prosecution of Ms. Maxwell and other co-conspirators brings this sad story full circle to a close. We are proud of the FBI and the States’ Attorney’s office for their voracious investigation, and the victims are again hopeful that the justice system will hold these people accountable. We will now wait and see if this holds true.”
Attributed to Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq. of the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. in West Palm Beach, FL. Kuvin has been representing many of Epstein’s accusers since 2006 and was recently featured in the popular Netflix miniseries Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich.
We will be live streaming the press conference beginning at 10:55 a.m. to YouTube.
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AT A GLANCE:
Kuvin will provide background on the Fund and how it works
Kuvin will take questions about why this matters for all victims, whether they have pending litigation or not
We will have a client whose confidentiality will be protected available to take questions about what the establishment of this fund means to her
Covid-19 best practices will be adhered to…please wear a mask.
The Epstein Victim’s Compensation Program (“fund”) will begin accepting claims from victims and survivors of the late financier’s sexual assault victims on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Kuvin, who represents several Epstein victims, and has been litigating against Epstein for more than a decade, discusses the fund and its significance as a victory for victim’s rights against the disgraced billionaire’s estate.
Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq., who has been fighting for over twenty-five years on behalf of victims of sexual assault and abuse as a nationally recognized litigator against infamous perpetrators including Bill Cosby and Jeffrey Epstein, will lead a press conference to educate the public on the details of the Epstein Victim’s Compensation Program (“fund”), which is scheduled to begin accepting claims on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
Mr. Kuvin, who currently represents four victims, has been frequently interviewed for all things Epstein in national and international media since at least 2006. Most recently, Kuvin was featured on the popular Netflix docuseries Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, for which Kuvin discusses his 10+ year journey for justice on behalf of his clients against the powerful billionaire.
The Epstein Victim’s Compensation Program: Why Now?
The purpose of the fund is to equitably distribute nearly the entirety of the estimated $630 million estate to the survivors of the disgraced financier’s many decades of sexual assault, abuse, sexploitation, and sex trafficking of women and minor girls.
Epstein was able to perpetrate these horrific crimes for decades, thanks to his wealth and political connections, which eventually produced the now infamous sweetheart plea deal for federal charges in 2009. The number of potential claimants could be in the hundreds.
Women who came into coerced sexual contact with Epstein or his many wealthy and powerful accomplices at any time in their lives, in just about any manner, without regard to when, how, or what occurred, are encouraged to come forward now. Strict confidentiality will be adhered to for those who wish to remain anonymous.
This is the final opportunity for victims to make a compensatory claim against their accuser, and there is a limited window of time to file a claim.
“While nothing can diminish the damage that Epstein caused these women, the establishment and fair distribution of this fund is the first page of the final chapter that is the harrowing saga of Jeffrey Epstein. This is a huge victory for victim’s rights, and finally, so many wrongs will be righted” comments Spencer Kuvin.
To make a valid claim, Kuvin says, claimants must be able to demonstrate either with evidence, or in some cases anecdotally, that they were injured physically or psychologically from their sexual encounters with Epstein or Epstein’s co-conspirators.
How the Epstein Victim’s Compensation Program Works
In order to be eligible to receive compensation, the administrator of the fund, Jordana H. Feldman, Esq., will subjectively determine the credibility of each claim, and the amount of the award. Ms. Feldman, a New York attorney, is known for her work in administering the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
There are no monetary caps to how much a victim can receive, and there is no regard given to the year, circumstances, or manner in which a credible claim is made. However, Kuvin stresses, it is crucial that any claimant is represented by legal counsel to ensure that their claim is adequately prepared, filed in a timely manner, and managed for the best possible outcome.
On January 4, a 48-year-old woman was out with friends when she called an Uber to take her home. One of her friends saw her get into a four-door vehicle, and, thinking it was her Uber ride, asked the driver if everything was okay.
The man, Eddie Lee Thompson, replied that everything was fine, and the victim entered the vehicle.
Unfortunately, things went very badly for the victim, who later told police the next thing she remembered was waking up in a motel room on Broadway with a man she didn’t know blocking the door. He repeatedly raped her, then forced her into a shower with him.
After getting out of the shower, he was momentarily distracted, and she was able to grab her things and run out the door. On Broadway, she flagged down drivers and the authorities were contacted. In July, police arrested Thompson, 31, on sexual battery and false imprisonment charges, based on recovered DNA evidence.
Officials with Uber say they have no record of Thompson ever driving for the company.
The victim may have a case against the motel in Riviera Beach, Florida, where she was assaulted by the assailant, if it can be proven that the manager or owner of the motel was or is aware of this malicious illegal behavior occurring on his premises.
If the lawsuit is successful, the victim could be entitled to compensation for medical bills, and pain and suffering.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In Florida, every driver must hold PIP (Personal Injury Protection) insurance if they are on the road. But what is personal injury protection? PIP, for short, is mandated by the state of Florida for all drivers to carry. PIP pays for injuries arising from an auto accident, regardless of who was at fault.
PIP was enacted by the Florida legislature in the early 1970’s to ensure that all Floridians have access to medical care after an accident. While the law is updated in one way or another just about every year, the concept has remained the same for some fifty years, and it’s not likely to go away anytime soon.
What Is Covered by Florida PIP?
Florida PIP covers medical costs, lost wages, and death benefits, just like New Jersey and Michigan, but if you are in an auto accident, regardless of who was at fault, your PIP pays for your first $10,000 in medical bills. This is known as PIP benefit.
When Is Someone Covered Under PIP?
PIP insurance covers the owner of a car involved in a collision, and also provides coverage in the following situations:
Your children are covered if they’re riding in your car or on their school bus.
Giving a lift to someone who doesn’t own a car.
If a bicyclist or pedestrian is injured and doesn’t have their own PIP policy (and doesn’t live with a relative who has a PIP policy).
As you can see, PIP is not just another premium to pay, as you can receive $10,000 or more for injuries regardless of whether you’re at fault for the collision, it can help many accident victims.
How Would I Claim PIP Benefit?
To claim a PIP benefit, you must have had treatment within 14 days of the accident, either from a hospital, urgent care clinic, primary care provider, chiropractor, or from emergency medical technicians at the scene of the crash. Learn more about how to claim your PIP benefit here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1604527181412{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column][templatera id=”5675092″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][templatera id=”5677596″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The West Palm Beach-based Plaintiff’s personal injury law firm is pleased to welcome Mr. Roca to our litigation team.
The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A, in West Palm Beach is pleased to welcome Plaintiff’s personal injury attorney Rafael J. Roca, Esq. B.C.S. to our growing team of experienced trial attorneys. Rafael Roca is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization & Education, the highest level of competency and expertise in trial law the Florida Supreme Court recognizes.
Consumers and prospective clients of our law firm can rest assured that Mr. Roca has met the state’s most rigorous standards in professionalism, ethics, knowledge, skills, and proficiency of civil trial law with his Board-Certified Specialist (B.C.S.) designation.
Mr. Roca is honored to hold many more accolades he has acquired over his 30+ year career in personal injury law, including achieving AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a consistent annual ranking with SuperLawyers, and induction to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Mr. Roca combines his vast experience in the courtroom with his penchant for advising and comforting his clients during the most difficult stages of the litigation process. Big, powerful insurance companies with their armies of defense lawyers do not intimidate him; rather, he lives for jury trial, championing the rights of his clients to pursue just compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and medical bills and treatment.
It is that vigorous zeal that has resulted in Mr. Roca securing several multi-million verdicts and settlements throughout his career, including a $6.4 million verdict for the family of man killed in a heavy machinery negligence case, and more than $1 million recovered for a woman severely injured by a slip and fall accident at her residence.
Prior to joining our firm, Mr. Roca operated a solo practice in West Palm Beach for more than a decade. During that time, he put his talents and skills to civic engagements, serving on boards as past president and former or current member of the Palm Beach County Justice Association, The Hispanic Human Resources Council, Legal Aid Society, and the 15th Judicial Circuit Nominating Committee, a prestigious appointment that is affirmed by Florida’s Governor.
Rafael J. Roca, Esq., B.C.S. was born in Holguin, Cuba, and soon after his family immigrated to Miami, Florida, where he was raised. Mr. Roca received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University, and his J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law. Following his bar examination, Mr. Roca settled in Palm Beach County where he began his plaintiff’s personal injury career in 1986.
You can learn more about Rafael J. Roca, Esq., B.C.S. on his attorney profile page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are outraged over the recent news that as many as 50% of COVID19-related deaths in Florida have occurred among Florida’s elderly populated at the hands of nursing home and assisted living facilities. Inactions and poor-decision making by management of these massive for-profit entities that run Florida’s nursing care industry are directly responsible for these deaths, and these bad actors must be held accountable for their indiscretions and total lack of even basic precautions to prevent the spread of the novel and deadly virus within their facilities. As a result of their negligence, we are opening our COVID19 Nursing Home Abuse practice. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed or passed away due to COVID19 infection contracted while working in or living within a nursing home or assisted living facility, please contact us right away.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
A teenager in Winter Haven and his younger sister are now orphaned after a deadly collision on Sunday, July 7.
Sandeep Beri, 57, was teaching his 15-year-old son to drive in their PT Cruiser. His 7-year-old daughter was riding in the backseat. Just before noon, a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Nanette Garcia crossed the center line and struck the PT Cruiser head-on, killing Beri and injuring his two children. The two minors are hospitalized and expected to recover, but sadly, they are now orphaned as their mother died of cancer in December.
Authorities say the teenage driver was not at fault in the crash.
“It wasn’t seconds. It was probably fractions of a second that she went from her lane of travel head-on into the vehicle. There was no time to react,” said Sheriff Judd of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. “There is zero indication that he did anything but appropriately operate that motor vehicle. He was driving according to the rules.”
Beri’s neighbor, Andrew Campbell, says Beri’s death has been a shock and loss to the neighborhood. “Every time I came out I would always get a wave and everything. When I first moved in here at the end of 2017, he was the first one who came over, and he offered us water and everything.”
Campbell added that he hopes the children will be all right.
“Sometimes these accidents and injuries carry on for a long time, emotionally or physically,” said Campbell. “I just hope they get better and come out the other side somehow.”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We recognize that many of our clients are out of work at this time. Thankfully, Congress approved a stimulus package that will ensure every American receives a stimulus payment to help offset financial burdens. TurboTax offers a calculator to estimate how much you might receive, and here’s some tips from the IRS to avoid stimulus check scams that are running rampant. We want you to be protected![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
