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July 23, 2026
Jes Staley Admits Discussing Epstein with JPMorgan CEO During Congressional Hearing
- Jes Staley testified that he spoke with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon about Jeffrey Epstein's criminal exposure in 2006 and 2008, contradicting Dimon's previous statements under oath.
- Democrats on the House Oversight Committee accused Staley of being evasive and untruthful during his testimony, pledging to recall him if they regain the majority.
- Staley's credibility is further questioned after a UK tribunal found him to be evasive regarding his relationship with Epstein.
3 Sources
- House lawmakers grill former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley over Epstein tiesJul 23, 2026 at 2:57 PM · CNBC
- Former Barclays CEO told ‘ridiculous’ lies over Epstein friendship during committee probeJul 23, 2026 at 7:25 PM · Independent
- Jes Staley tells House Oversight he spoke with JPMorgan CEO about Epstein's crimesJul 23, 2026 at 7:59 PM · Politico