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Bank of America, Bank of New York sued for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Bank of America, Bank of New York sued for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Summary

A woman, identified as Jane Doe, has sued Bank of America and the Bank of New York Mellon, accusing them of knowingly supporting Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operations financially. The lawsuit claims these banks allowed transactions that fueled Epstein's criminal activities. Both banks have not publicly commented on the allegations.

Key Facts

  • Jane Doe is suing Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon for allegedly helping Epstein's sex-trafficking.
  • The lawsuit says these banks provided financial services that enabled Epstein's activities for years.
  • Jane Doe met Epstein in 2011, became financially dependent on him, and suffered abuse.
  • Lawyers for Jane Doe have previously settled cases against Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan over similar allegations.
  • Epstein died in 2019 in jail, awaiting trial for sex-trafficking charges.
  • The House Oversight Committee is investigating the Epstein case.
  • Jane Doe claims Epstein sent her money through a Bank of America account, which raised concerns.
  • The lawsuit alleges the banks should have reported suspicious activities to the US Treasury Department.
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