Judge Orders Notification of Epstein Accusers for $72.5M Settlement; Gigi Hadid Responds
Court mandates lawyers notify Epstein victims of major settlement while model Gigi Hadid addresses her mention in recently released documents.
Major Settlement Requires Victim Notification
A judge has ordered lawyers to notify Jeffrey Epstein accusers about a significant $72.5 million settlement, according to Spectrum News. This development represents a substantial financial resolution related to the Epstein case, though details about the parties involved in the settlement were not immediately available in the reporting.
Gigi Hadid Addresses Document Mention
Model Gigi Hadid broke her silence after being mentioned in the [Epstein files](/documents), telling multiple outlets she felt "sick to my stomach" upon learning of her inclusion. According to E! News, Just Jared, and Us Weekly, Hadid was referenced in an email within the document release. The model's response suggests she was unaware of her mention in Epstein-related communications prior to the recent document disclosures.
Ongoing Document Impact
Hadid's public response highlights the continuing fallout from the release of Epstein-related documents, which have implicated or mentioned numerous public figures. Her statement represents one of the first direct responses from a celebrity named in the files, potentially setting a precedent for how other mentioned individuals might address their inclusion in the archive.
The $72.5 million settlement notification requirement suggests ongoing legal proceedings and victim compensation efforts continue to move forward in various jurisdictions related to the Epstein case.