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As the public awaits the release of the full “client list” kept by the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, explosive information has surfaced regarding former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley’s relationship with Epstein.
Unsealed portions of a federal lawsuit reveal that Staley and Epstein exchanged roughly 1,000 emails between 2008 and 2012, including an odd exchange referencing Disney characters, Fox News reported.
The unsealed passages also reveal that women were trafficked and abused during different intervals between at least 2003 and July 2019, and received payments totaling over $1 million collectively between 2003 and 2013. The lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase also details that Epstein withdrew more than $775,000 in cash from JPMorgan accounts and was known to pay for sexual encounters with cash.
“These women were trafficked and abused during different intervals between at least 2003 and July 2019, when Epstein was arrested and jailed, and these women received payments, typically multiple payments, between 2003 and 2013 in excess of $1 million collectively,” according to the unsealed passages.
In detailing the lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Virgins Islands noted: “Epstein also withdrew more than $775,000 in cash over that time frame from JPMorgan accounts.” The suit also notes that “Epstein was known to pay for ‘massages,’ or sexual encounters, in cash.”
JP Morgan executive Jes Staley emails Jeffrey Epstein in July 2010, ONE YEAR AFTER Epstein got out of jail
Staley:
"That was fun. Say hi to Snow White"
Epstein:
"What character would you like next?"
Staley:
"Beauty and the Beast"
Epstein:
"Well, one side is available" pic.twitter.com/2UY0DWtUmU
— An Open Secret (@AnOpenSecret) February 16, 2023
Epstein, a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender, has been the subject of numerous allegations related to sexual misconduct, trafficking, and abuse. His case has garnered significant media attention due to the high-profile nature of his associates and the egregious nature of his crimes.
Epstein was first accused of sexual misconduct in 2005 when a 14-year-old girl claimed that he had molested her. A subsequent investigation by the FBI led to additional allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking, including the recruitment of underage girls for sexual purposes. Epstein eventually pleaded guilty to charges of soliciting prostitution and was sentenced to 13 months in jail in 2008, a sentence that many have criticized as too lenient.
In 2019, Epstein was arrested again on charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. However, he died by suicide in his jail cell before his trial could take place. Despite his death, investigations into Epstein and his associates have continued, with a particular focus on those who were close to him and may have been complicit in his crimes.
One of Epstein’s most notable associates is Prince Andrew, the Duke of York and a member of the British royal family. In 2019, a woman named Virginia Giuffre (formerly Virginia Roberts) claimed that Epstein had forced her to have sex with Prince Andrew on multiple occasions when she was underage. Prince Andrew has denied the allegations, but the scandal has tarnished his reputation and raised questions about the royal family’s relationship with Epstein.
Another high-profile associate of Epstein is Ghislaine Maxwell, a British socialite and Epstein’s former girlfriend. Maxwell was accused of assisting Epstein in his trafficking and abuse of underage girls, and she was arrested in 2020 on charges of enticement of minors, sex trafficking of children, and perjury. She was convicted and is now serving 20 years in prison.
The Epstein case raised significant questions about the prevalence of sexual abuse and trafficking in elite circles, as well as the ways in which powerful individuals can use their influence to evade justice. It has also sparked conversations about the ways in which the legal system fails to adequately address crimes of this nature, particularly when they involve wealthy and well-connected individuals.
One of the most troubling aspects of the Epstein case is the scope of his abuse and the number of victims who have come forward. Many of these victims were underage at the time of the abuse, and some have described being trafficked to other individuals as well. The fact that Epstein was able to operate with relative impunity for so long has led to calls for more stringent laws and law enforcement efforts to prevent and prosecute sex trafficking and abuse.
Epstein was found dead in his New York City jail cell in 2019. A medical examiner ruled that he died by suicide. Previous reports noted that former President Bill Clinton hung out with Epstein far more than previously known.
