Jes Staley to Testify July 23 Amid Epstein Investigation

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Jes Staley, former CEO of Barclays (BCS), has agreed to an interview on July 23 with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Staley's relationship with Epstein, which has raised questions about his conduct, led to his resignation from Barclays in 2021 following a Financial Conduct Authority investigation. In 2023, JPMorgan (JPM) paid $290 million to settle claims related to Epstein. Staley faces a permanent ban from the UK finance sector, for which he was fined over $2 million. The interview is part of ongoing investigations involving multiple high-profile individuals connected to Epstein.