Epstein's Shadow: Jes Staley's Testimony in the Spotlight The US congressional panel's questioning of former Barclays CEO Jes Staley on Thursday marks a critical examination of ties between powerful financiers and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
This closed door interview will yield a transcript for public consumption, adding another chapter to the unfolding narrative of Epstein's influence and the complicity of those who knew him.
Staley's tenure at Barclays was bookended by two significant events tied to his relationship with Epstein: the 2021 FCA investigation into his ties to the financier and the eventual ban from the UK financial sector.