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Jeffrey Epstein’s victims have launched lawsuits against several major banks for allegedly aiding his sex-trafficking empire, according to a new report.
The Wall Street Journal reports that several women who were sexually assaulted by Epstein have filed legal claims against JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank for ignoring warning signs about the late pedophile’s crimes.
Attorney Bradley Edwards told the Journal that Epstein did not act alone.
“The time has come to hold the real enablers accountable, particularly his wealthy friends and the financial institutions that played an integral role,” Mr Edwards said.
The victims, who are seeking to file a class action lawsuit, have not been identified.
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