Lawsuit Filed Against Bank of America and BNY Mellon Over Epstein Ties | AI News Digest
In a significant legal development, a woman named Jane Doe has initiated a lawsuit against Bank of America and the Bank of New York Mellon, alleging that the banks played a complicit role in facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations through their financial services. Doe claims that between 2011 and 2019, she was subjected to abuse by Epstein, leading her to become financially dependent on him, with transactions processed through her Bank of America account. The lawsuit asserts that the banks neglected to report suspicious activities that might have warned law enforcement about Epstein's illicit activities. Both financial institutions have rejected the allegations, with BNY Mellon announcing plans to robustly contest the lawsuit. This case follows previous settlements with other financial entities associated with Epstein, prompting renewed scrutiny over the responsibility of banks in addressing financial misconduct linked to sex trafficking.
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