JPMorgan is defending two lawsuits seeking damages over its dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, and also suing a former bank executive over his ties to the late sex offender.
The deposition is expected in early May, according to Brad Edwards, a lawyer representing women who claim they were sexually abused by Epstein and are suing the largest US bank for allegedly enabling the financier’s sex trafficking.Epstein had been a JPMorgan client from 2000 to 2013 – five years after he pleaded guilty to a Florida prostitution charge.
JPMorgan is defending two lawsuits seeking damages over its dealings with Epstein: a proposed class action by Epstein’s accusers and a case brought by the US Virgin Islands, where Epstein owned a home., a former private banking chief and later Barclays CEO. He had been friendly with Epstein but expressed regret for the relationship and has denied any involvement in Epstein’s illegal activity.
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