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  • Spencer Kuvin on the Establishment of the Epstein Victim’s Compensation Program

    Spencer Kuvin on the Establishment of the Epstein Victim’s Compensation Program

    PRESS CONFERENCE LIVESTREAM

    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.

  • Mistaken Uber Ride Ends with Sexual Assault in Palm Beach Motel

    Mistaken Uber Ride Ends with Sexual Assault in Palm Beach Motel

    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.

  • Spencer Kuvin Discuses the Criminal Assault Conviction of Bill Cosby, And What Will Happen Next for Chloe Goins

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/rCI6bNr6FwU” title=”Spencer Kuvin Explains the Conviction of Bill Cosby”][vc_column_text]On Thursday, April 27th, 2018, a jury in Philadelphia found Bill Cosby guilty on all accounts in the criminal trial that stemmed from an assault he perpetrated against Andrea Constand 14 years ago.

    The former actor was convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault brought by prosecutors, and could now face up to 30 years in prison.

    It was clearly not the result Cosby and his lawyers were expecting, but one that the world needed to see. This was the first celebrity trial since the #meToo movement took off in late 2016, and the second trial Cosby had to fight through since the judge declared a hung jury the first time around.

    Our very own Personal Injury Trial Attorney Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq. is the lead attorney on the only sexual assault civil case against Cosby in the country, which has been under a stay by a California state judge pending the outcome of the Philadelphia criminal case.

    With yesterday’s guilty verdict, Mr. Kuvin said it’s time to petition his judge to lift the stay, and move on to dispose Cosby and his business associates as soon as possible.

    Mr. Kuvin and our law firm represents Chloe Goins, a former model who was assaulted by Cosby at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles sometime around 2010.

    In this quick video, we sat down with Spencer to discuss the impact the verdict will have on his client’s case, what he plans to do next with the case, and ultimately, what he is looking to achieve in his case against Cosby.

    Want more? Let us know in the comments! We plan to release a few more web videos on the Cosby trial as it happens, but we need to know if you’re watching. So ask us a question, or just drop us a line to let us know you want to see more.

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    Victim of Sexual Assault from a Celebrity or High-Profile Figure?

    Do not be victimized. It is not your fault. Our personal injury attorneys can help.

    If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted by a celebrity or high-profile individual, do not hesitate to ask for a 100% free, 100% confidential case consultation with our law firm. This is not your fault, and you have many remedies under the law to seek justice for your pain and suffering.

    Our lawyers will visit you anywhere in the U.S., discretely and quickly. For a faster response, fill out the simple form below with basic details.

    Your privacy is our primary concern. Therefore, you do not need to include details such as who the perpetrator is. You may also anonymize your name using “Jane” or “John Doe”. The most important things we need are a detailed description of what happened, and your phone number. Thank you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][contact-form-7 id=”10754″ title=”Case Evaluation”]