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Jes Staley told Congress it was ‘incredible’ Epstein’s abuse continued after jail

Jes Staley's testimony to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein's abuse has reignited scrutiny of the late financier's ties to major banks.

By · Published August 27, 2026 at 13:26 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026 at 14:24 UTC

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The story so far

Jes Staley, former CEO of Barclays, testified to Congress about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Staley expressed disbelief that Epstein's abuse continued even after his incarceration. The House Oversight Committee released a transcript of Staley's interview, which included details of his interactions with Epstein.

The testimony has sparked legal challenges for Barclays, with investors seeking accountability over Staley's past associations. The Financial Times and MS Now covered the release of the transcript. The Wall Street Journal provided key takeaways from Staley's testimony.

The Guardian reported that an ex-JPMorgan Chase executive shared confidential bank information with Epstein. This revelation adds to the growing list of financial institutions grappling with their past connections to Epstein. The Telegraph noted that Barclays faces legal battles with investors over Staley's Epstein links.

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The obvious questions

Who is Jes Staley?

Jes Staley is the former CEO of Barclays. He recently testified to Congress about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

What did Jes Staley say in his testimony?

Staley expressed disbelief that Epstein's abuse continued even after his incarceration. He also discussed his interactions with Epstein in the released transcript.

What legal challenges does Barclays face?

Barclays is facing legal battles with investors over Jes Staley's past associations with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Jeffrey Epstein Jes Staley Barclays Congressional Testimony Financial Scrutiny Banking Ethics

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