Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Epstein Victims’ Fund

A Florida woman admitted to falsifying documents to get $750,000 from a fund for Jeffrey Epstein victims. The case highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny of t...

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September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A Florida woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding a fund intended for victims of Jeffrey Epstein, falsely claiming she had been compensated by the billionaire’s estate.

Jennifer Percival, a scholar known for her work on autism, entered the plea in a New York federal court. She had previously applied for funds set up by Epstein’s estate and later by JPMorgan Chase, which agreed to pay $290 million to victims. Her application was based on fabricated records that falsely indicated she had received compensation.

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The fraud came to light when the FBI investigated and discovered the altered documents. Percival returned the $750,000 she had received and is awaiting sentencing. Prosecutors noted that while the crime did not involve violence or drugs, it still carries significant legal consequences.

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