Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley Faces Scrutiny Over Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Staley admitted in court to a sexual encounter with an Epstein staff member and is appealing a financial services ban over alleged misleading statements about his relationship with Epstein.

Jes Staley, ex-CEO of Barclays and former JPMorgan executive, admitted in court to a consensual sexual encounter with a member of Jeffrey Epstein's staff at an apartment owned by Epstein's brother.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) seeks to impose a lifetime ban on Staley and a £1.8 million fine for allegedly misleading them about the depth of his ties to Epstein.
Evidence presented includes over 1,000 emails between Staley and Epstein, with references to their relationship as 'profound' and Epstein being described as 'family.'
Staley contests the FCA's claims, maintaining that his relationship with Epstein was professional and that he was unaware of Epstein's criminal activities.
The court also heard that Epstein had described Staley as 'like family' in communications with Prince Andrew and others, further highlighting their close association.