A former JPMorgan Chase executive accused of having a 'profound friendship' with Jeffrey Epstein has asked a federal judge to dismiss the bank’s lawsuit against him over his ties with the Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
has asked a federal judge to dismiss the bank’s lawsuit against him over his ties with the Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
The suits — which were brought by the U.S. Virgin Islands and a woman identified as “Jane Doe 1” — claim the financial institution turned a “blind eye” toward Epstein’s conduct, adding that it didn’t comply with federal laws for years while providing services to him and benefiting from Epstein’s business.
Staley, according to court documents, said he didn’t have any decision-making authority over Epstein’s accounts, adding that the bank has failed to state “viable” claims against him.
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