Fri Mar 14 11:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley Admits Sexual Relationship with Epstein Employee
**London, UK** – Jes Staley, the former chief executive of Barclays Plc, admitted to having a consensual sexual relationship with a woman who worked for Jeffrey Epstein at a New York apartment owned by Epstein’s brother. This revelation came during Staley’s legal battle against the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which has banned him from the industry for life.
Staley testified that he met the woman while waiting for Epstein, a former JPMorgan Chase client, during meetings. He insisted he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal activities and that the relationship was consensual. However, the FCA’s lawyer noted that the woman had previously filed a claim against Epstein’s estate and requested Staley’s exclusion from any settlement.
The FCA is not alleging Staley’s involvement in Epstein’s crimes, but argues the sexual relationship demonstrates a closeness between Staley and Epstein that extended beyond a professional relationship. This argument is further supported by an email exchange between Staley and Epstein referencing Disney characters, which Staley claimed he didn’t recall.
The FCA’s lifetime ban on Staley stems from its finding that he “recklessly misled” the authority regarding his relationship with Epstein, who died in jail in 2019. Staley maintains his innocence regarding Epstein’s wrongdoing. The court case continues.
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