House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer stated former JPMorgan exec Jes Staley defended Jeffrey Epstein as a client despite red flags. Committee members questioned Staley on his "profound" friendship and alleged procurement of women for Epstein, leading to his 2021 Barclays resignation.
US Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congress members Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi have demanded urgent answers from Barclays regarding its investigation into former CEO Jes Staley's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, citing concerns over the bank's 'apparent failure to meaningfully investigate' the relationship and its implications for corporate governance.
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley appeared before US lawmakers for a closed-door interview regarding his past ties to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This follows a UK regulatory investigation that led to Staley's resignation and a ban from the UK financial sector.
US Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congress members Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi demand answers from Barclays regarding its investigation into former CEO Jes Staley's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, citing concerns about the bank's due diligence and governance.
Former JPMorgan Chase executive and ex-Barclays CEO Jes Staley has agreed to be interviewed by the House Oversight Committee on July 23 regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The panel is investigating Epstein's ties to high-profile individuals.
