The Headlines How America’s Largest Bank Helped Jeffrey Epstein, and a Show of Resistance in D.C.
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Bank Profits Outweighed Red Flags
- J.P. Morgan processed over 4,700 transactions totaling more than $1.1 billion for Jeffrey Epstein and enabled his operations for years.
- Bank executives weighed risks versus profit and only cut ties after regulatory pressure, revealing institutional tolerance for scandalous clients.
Epstein Played Deal Broker For The Bank
- Epstein helped the bank broker deals and introduced executives to lucrative clients, including Sergey Brin.
- Executives even met him at headquarters while debating whether his value justified retaining him.
Internal Counsel Advice Went Unenforced
- The bank's general counsel recommended cutting Epstein off but did not insist or escalate, allowing the relationship to continue.
- That internal indecision delayed action until regulators forced the bank to sever ties two years later.