"For years, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have demanded justice. For a while, it seemed like they would get it. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's ex-girlfriend, was found guilty of sex trafficking four years ago for her involvement in the late financier's sexual abuse of teen girls and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment. Meanwhile, banks who had done business with Epstein, although not admitting wrongdoing, paid hundreds of millions in settlements to victims."
"But two new lawsuits could shed light on Epstein's activities amid the stalemate regardless of their outcome. These lawsuits, filed by an anonymous plaintiff against Bank of America and the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY), allege that these financial powerhouses illicitly enabled Epstein's sex trafficking. The suits are helmed by Sigrid S McCawley, of Boies Schiller Flexner, and Brad Edwards of Edwards Henderson, who have long represented Epstein victims."
Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking and sentenced to 20 years. Banks that had done business with Jeffrey Epstein paid hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements without admitting wrongdoing. Promises to release investigative files, including from political figures, went unfulfilled as justice-department delays and political maneuvering stalled disclosure. Two new lawsuits filed by an anonymous plaintiff allege that Bank of America and BNY Mellon illicitly enabled Epstein's sex trafficking by providing funding, financial support, and institutional legitimacy. The suits are led by experienced attorneys who have represented Epstein victims. The litigation asserts that BNY possessed extensive information yet prioritized profit over protecting victims.
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