Jes Staley
Former CEO of Barclays; resigned over Epstein ties
Also known as: James Edward Staley
Former CEO of Barclays who resigned in 2021 after an investigation by UK regulators into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Maintained a pen-pal relationship with Epstein including after his 2008 conviction. Visited Epstein in the U.S. Virgin Islands and at a Florida jail.
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Jes Staley appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
James Edward 'Jes' Staley is an American banker who served as Chief Executive Officer of Barclays from December 2015 until his resignation in November 2021. Prior to Barclays, Staley spent decades at JPMorgan Chase, where he rose to lead the bank's private banking and investment management divisions. In that capacity, Jeffrey Epstein was a client of the bank during Staley's tenure. Staley's four phone numbers appeared in Epstein's personal contacts (Black Book).
Staley resigned from Barclays after UK financial regulators -- the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) -- opened an investigation into whether Staley had accurately characterized the nature and extent of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. According to reporting circulated within the FBI, the probe was triggered after JPMorgan Chase provided a cache of emails between Staley and Epstein to US regulators, who forwarded them to their UK counterparts. The emails suggested the relationship was friendlier than Staley had publicly represented.
Beyond the regulatory investigation, Staley was named as a successor executor in Epstein's Last Will and Testament and was designated as a trustee in the 2012 amendments to both the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2001 Trust One and 2001 Trust Two, though revocation documents indicate Staley never executed those trust agreements. An FBI investigative memo listed Staley among 'Individuals Who Have Engaged in Massages with Epstein Girls,' and a separate FBI Guardian complaint from October 2021 recorded allegations of violent rape made against Staley by two women in connection with the Epstein investigation.
Epstein Connection
Jes Staley had an extensive, multi-dimensional relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning at least 2004 through 2019. Epstein was a JPMorgan client during Staley's senior tenure at the bank, and their correspondence reveals a relationship that extended well beyond professional banking services. Epstein acted as an informal PR and media strategy adviser to Staley, arranged meetings for him at Davos, forwarded political and financial news articles, and exchanged personal updates. Staley was named as successor executor in Epstein's will and designated as trustee in the 2012 amendments to two Epstein trusts. He appeared on Epstein's proposed seminar invite lists. An FBI memo identified Staley among individuals who 'engaged in massages with Epstein girls.' In an internal FBI case index, Staley was listed as a 'positive case hit' with 'salacious information' highlighted. In October 2021, an attorney for the Virgin Islands Attorney General's office reported to the FBI that two women had accused Staley of violent rape in connection with the Epstein matter.
Key Allegations(9)
Listed among 'Individuals Who Have Engaged in Massages with Epstein Girls' in an FBI investigative memo alongside Frederic Fekkai and Glen Dubin
documentedTwo women made accusations of violent rape against Staley, reported to the FBI by an attorney serving as outside counsel for the Virgin Islands Attorney General in a civil matter against the Epstein estate
allegedStaley characterized his relationship with Epstein as professional, but a cache of emails provided by JPMorgan to regulators suggested the relationship was friendlier than claimed
documentedNamed as successor executor in Epstein's Last Will and Testament
documentedNamed as trustee in the 2012 First Amendment and Restatement of both the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2001 Trust One and 2001 Trust Two, though Staley never executed the trust agreements
documentedEpstein acted as an informal media and PR strategy adviser to Staley during his time at JPMorgan, including advising on TV interviews and journalist interactions
documentedListed as a 'positive case hit' with 'salacious information' highlighted in an FBI internal case index related to the Epstein investigation
documentedUK financial regulators (FCA/PRA) opened an investigation into Staley's links to Epstein after receiving JPMorgan emails passed through US regulators
documentedLegal Status
Staley was investigated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) regarding his characterization of his relationship with Epstein, leading to his resignation as Barclays CEO in November 2021. An FBI Guardian complaint (Case ID 50D-NY-3027571, Guardian 762214_NY) was filed on October 18, 2021, regarding accusations of rape and human trafficking, with status listed as 'Closed -- Information Only.' JPMorgan and Staley were involved in litigation over responsibility for the Epstein relationship, with court proceedings noted in May 2023. Staley was listed among 'positive case hits' in an FBI internal case index for the Epstein file.
Notable Statements(5)
“kate kelly is a snake. im glad they said no interview,, ask peters advice he is the pr genius”
“We've done Nantucket, the Vineyard, and Newport. We're now in Stonington, Conn, and my brother, peter, spent the night. He said I've never looked so relaxed. Back in the saddle Monday. In London with mid week. I hope all is well with you.”
“Everyone is talking about Gates comments on Obama. Saw Tenet last night for dinner with a military guy from Brookings. The chances of Israel hitting Iran are higher than most people realize.”
“You are a unique man, Mr McFarlane. You came to my defense today with a courage not seen in many”
“the more time you have to announce the better. Ive set up you and peter to meet in davos with d”
Contradictions(2)
Staley characterized his relationship with Epstein as professional in nature
A cache of emails provided by JPMorgan to regulators 'suggested their relationship was friendlier than claimed by Mr Staley, who had categorised the association as professional, according to three people familiar with the matter.' Emails show personal vacation updates, Epstein arranging Davos meetings, acting as informal PR adviser, and Staley sharing personal/geopolitical commentary with Epstein.
Named as trustee in the 2012 amendments to Epstein's Trust One and Trust Two, implying a formal fiduciary role
Revocation documents for both trusts state that 'Jes Staley never executed' the Amended and Restated Trust Agreements, though Darren K. Indyke and Andrew Farkas did execute them.
Key Relationships(9)
Extensive email correspondence from at least 2004 to 2019. Epstein was a JPMorgan client during Staley's tenure. Staley was named successor executor in Epstein's will and designated trustee in two Epstein trusts (2012). Epstein served as informal PR adviser and arranged meetings for Staley. Staley listed among individuals who 'engaged in massages with Epstein girls.' [d-20800, d-21853, d-16915, efta-efta00092622, efta-efta00082368, efta-efta00098755, efta-efta00098375, d-13378]
Peter Mandelson was a co-recipient on emails from Epstein to Staley discussing political and financial topics [d-22412, d-31586]
Andrew Farkas co-named with Staley as successor executors in Epstein's will and as co-trustees in the 2012 amendments to Epstein's Trust One and Trust Two [efta-efta00092622, efta-efta00080891, efta-efta00082368, efta-efta00082441, efta-efta00082324, efta-efta00082412]
Darren Indyke co-named with Staley and Farkas as trustees in the 2012 amendments to Epstein's trusts [efta-efta00082368, efta-efta00082441, efta-efta00082324, efta-efta00082412]
Both appeared on Epstein's seminar invite lists. Staley referenced Bill Gates' comments on Obama in email to Epstein [d-16915, d-28825, d-20093, d-32050]
Epstein emailed Staley about Ehud Barak's planned meetings with Biden, Clinton, and Panetta [d-18984]
Glen Dubin listed alongside Staley in FBI memo under 'Individuals Who Have Engaged in Massages with Epstein Girls' [efta-efta00098755]
Epstein discussed Larry Summers' role in blocking the Volcker Rule in emails sent to Staley [d-25319, d-28443]
Epstein emailed Staley suggesting Bill Clinton as Treasury Secretary [d-32841, d-17664]. Clinton also appeared on the 'Power' seminar list alongside Staley on the 'Money' seminar list [d-32050, d-25971]
Timeline(18 events)
Telephone message logs record calls from Jes Staley to Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein daily records note that a message was sent to Mary Rieth and copied to Jes Staley regarding financial positions and losses
Staley sends personal vacation email to Epstein describing family travels through Nantucket, the Vineyard, Newport, and Stonington; Epstein asks 'how long london?' and 'do you need anything there?'
Epstein forwards Staley a press monitoring alert titled 'Darling Warns Us Over War on Wall Street' regarding UK Chancellor Alistair Darling's criticism of Obama banking reforms
Epstein emails Staley arranging a meeting at Davos with an unnamed person referred to as 'darling' and discusses Obama's stance on bailout money
Epstein emails Staley advising on media strategy, calling WSJ reporter Kate Kelly 'a snake' and advising against a TV interview at Davos
Epstein emails Staley discussing Larry Summers blocking the Volcker Rule and internal White House debates involving Obama, Biden, and Geithner
Epstein emails Staley suggesting Obama should appoint Bill Clinton as Treasury Secretary and move Hillary Clinton out of the State Department
Epstein emails Staley about Ehud Barak planning to fly to the US to meet Biden, Clinton, Panetta, and Ban, noting 'they forgot one person on the list'
First Amendment and Restatement to Trust Agreement for Jeffrey E. Epstein 2001 Trust One and Trust Two executed, naming Staley alongside Darren K. Indyke and Andrew Farkas as trustees; Staley never executed the agreements
Lesley Groff prepares seminar invite lists for Epstein's 'Money & Power' seminars; Staley appears on the 'Money' seminar list alongside Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Larry Page, Peter Thiel, and others
Staley emails Epstein discussing Bill Gates' comments on Obama, a dinner with former CIA director George Tenet, and the likelihood of Israel striking Iran
Staley exchanges informal emails with Barclays Chairman John McFarlane, thanking him for 'coming to my defense today with a courage not seen in many'
Staley appears on a list emailed from Epstein's email address titled 'list for bannon steve' containing dozens of high-profile individuals
FBI New York field office circulates internal emails about UK FCA inquiry into Staley's Epstein ties; FBI confirms it will not comment publicly; press inquiries from UK media noted
Internal FBI/SDNY email discusses Reuters report that UK regulators opened the Staley investigation after receiving a cache of JPMorgan emails; officials discuss whether their office provided the cache
FBI Guardian complaint (762214_NY) filed recording accusations of violent rape and human trafficking against Staley by two women, reported by an attorney for the Virgin Islands Attorney General; case status listed as 'Closed -- Information Only'
FBI Daily News Briefing references court proceedings: 'JPMorgan, Ex-Executive Spar In Court Over Responsibility For Epstein' and 'Lawyers for Jes Staley Blast JPMorgan's Absent Claims Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties'
At a Glance
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4 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (6 entries)
2000-2003
“Appeared on 6 documented flights between Palm Beach International, FL and Teterboro Airport, NJ”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 5 other persons in the Epstein network”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 4 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (5)
External Cross-Check
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Offshore Connections (1)
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JAMES EDWARD
Flight Log Appearances (6)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2003 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
| Nov 10, 2003 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Jul 28, 2002 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
| Jul 20, 2002 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Dec 5, 2000 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
| Nov 28, 2000 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen +1 |
Black Book Entry
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (16)
Fwd: radical breakthrough
kashoggi, bunker hunt. george mitchell . wayne owens. prince andrew. princess mette . princes sophie, princess alexandra princess melusine. . b
list for bannon steve
mandelson , barnaby summers watson, axel bottstein. karim terje, pritzker edelman. set lloyd, martin novak minsky, tata susskind, strominger kraus
2 Seminars-MONEY & POWER possible Invite List
Seminar-MONEY Marc Andreesen Paul Batista (Not sure this is who you mean) Jeff Bezos Sergey Brin Bill Gates Danny Hillis Danny Kahneman Jaron Lani
Re: Fw:
Daley and frankel are saying that I need to go on TV (CNBC) to defend our hedge funds. Thoughts?
Re:
I wouldn't do it. Not yet and not from Davos. As you know, Davos has had some criticism in the press for bank CEOs attending and I feel like it's the
Re: Fw:
This is what my PR person said. I'm seeing Darling tomorrow morning.
Re: Fw:
kate kelly is a snake. im glad they said no interview. ask peters advice he is the pr genius
Re: The fool doth think he is wise
You are a unique man, Mr McFarlane. You came to my defense today with a courage not seen in many people. How do I thank you? You have a sense of wha
this is the type of crazy frank rich nytimes that screams be careful
Kennedy didn’t settle for the generic populist rhetoric of Obama’s latest threats to “fight” unspecified bankers some indeterminate day. He instead to
Fwd: Fw: MONITORING PA - DARLING WARNS US OVER WAR ON WALL STREET
CONFIDENTIAL
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Schedule (40)
2010-03-02 to 2015-01-23 · 21 entries verified across multiple documents
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Meeting with Danny Hillis, Jes Staley & Barnaby Marsh
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Dinner w/Ehud Barak, Nili, Peter Mandelson, Jes Staley, MOH Zuckerman, Camille Douglass, Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Tom Pritzker
Dinner with Ehud Barak, Peter Mandelson, Jes Staley, Mort Zuckerman
Dinner w/Ehud Barak Peter Mandelson Jes Staley, Mort Zuckerman
Dinner with Ehud Barak, Nili, Peter Mandelson, Jes Staley, MOH Zuckerman, Camille Douglass, Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Tom Pritzker
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