CEO of JPMorgan Chase. Internal 2008 email: "I would count Epstein's assets as a probable outflow ($120mm or so?) as I can't imagine it will stay (pending Dimon review)" — the assets stayed for 5 more years. USVI argued Dimon was personally involved in decisions to retain Epstein's accounts. Involved in 2004 Highbridge Capital acquisition that Epstein facilitated for a $15M fee. Misrepresented to CNN that he learned of Epstein's conduct only in "hindsight" — contradicted by bank's own documents. Dined at Epstein's post-conviction home with Staley and Peter Mandelson (Feb 2010).
Key Findings
- EFTA02428641: Post-conviction dinner at Epstein's house with Peter Mandelson and Jes Staley (Feb 26, 2010) — Groff: 'Shall I have Lynn prepare heavy snacks for your evening appointments with Peter Mandelson, Jes Staley and Jamie Dimon?'
- EFTA00396664: Epstein's assistant requested Dimon's personal email from JPMorgan's Rosa da Silva (Jan 2013) — 'Jeffrey is requesting I get Jamie's email address from you'
- EFTA00738349: Epstein described JPM relationship: 'the head of the private bank, jes staley, with 1.5 trillion dollars under management. and the chairman jamie dimon'
- EFTA00426440: Ian Osborne connecting Yuri to JPMorgan via Epstein: 'I mentioned Jes Staley to Yuri and he was interested to get together. He knows Jimmy Lee well, and has met Jamie Dimon a couple of times'
- Listed for Epstein Conference #4 'World Financial System' alongside Myhrvold, Hillis, Seth Lloyd, Staley, Jarecki (EFTA02441292)
- usvi-v-jpmorgan: Aug 2008 internal email: "I would count Epstein's assets as a probable outflow for '08 ($120mm or so?) as I can't imagine it will stay (pending Dimon review)." The assets stayed — Epstein remained a client until 2013.
- usvi-v-jpmorgan: USVI filed motion to compel Dimon as document custodian, arguing he was personally involved in decisions to retain Epstein's accounts and in meetings regarding Epstein's referrals of wealthy clients. Dimon misrepresented to CNN he learned of Epstein's conduct only in "hindsight" — contradicted by bank's own documents.
- usvi-v-jpmorgan: Involved in JPMorgan's 2004 acquisition of Highbridge Capital ($7B AUM) — deal Epstein facilitated for a $15M consulting fee. Worked alongside Epstein, Bill Harrison (then CEO), and "JPMorgan Chase Executive Management" on the acquisition.