- JPMorgan Chase & Co. sued former executive Jes Staley over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, identifying Mr. Staley as the “powerful financial executive” accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit against the bank.
- An unnamed woman alleged that JPMorgan aided Epstein’s sex trafficking by allowing him to remain a client and helping him send money to the late financier’s victims.
- JPMorgan’s lawsuit against Mr. Staley adds him to the woman’s lawsuit and another Epstein-related case filed by the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Mr. Staley has maintained he was friendly with Epstein but never knew about his alleged crimes.
- JPMorgan has sought to have the lawsuits dismissed, saying it didn’t know about Epstein’s alleged crimes and can’t be held liable.
JPMorgan Sues Former Executive Jes Staley Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties
Bank reveals Staley is accused of sexual assault in unnamed woman’s lawsuit
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