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Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley denies having sex with woman in Snow White costume in congressional interview
Newly released transcripts show US lawmakers questioned the former banker about a July 2010 email exchange with Jeffrey Epstein.
The short version
- Newly released transcripts from a congressional interview reveal former Barclays chief executive Jes Staley denied having sex with a woman in a Snow White costume during a 2010 visit to Jeffrey Epstein's apartment.
- Lawmakers confronted Staley regarding emails between him and Epstein referencing Disney princesses, as well as a separate message from an unnamed sender stating the woman was engaged in sexual activity after putting on the costume.
- Staley maintained he may have crossed paths with the woman at Epstein's residence but denied engaging in sexual acts with her or using Disney characters as code names to select women.
Key facts
- Transcripts released from a US congressional interview show Jes Staley denied engaging in sex with a woman dressed as Snow White.[The Guardian]
- Lawmakers pressed Staley on July 2010 emails where he wrote 'That was fun. Say hi to Snow White' and subsequently requested 'Beauty and the Beast' after Epstein asked which character he wanted next.[The Guardian]
- Staley stated he may have seen the woman at Epstein's apartment, prompting his email, but insisted her presence had nothing to do with him sexually.[The Guardian]
- Staley denied that he and Epstein used Disney princess names as coded references for selecting women for sexual encounters.[The Guardian]
- Staley resigned as CEO of Barclays in 2021 and was later barred from the UK financial sector after regulators investigated his disclosures regarding his ties to Epstein.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The full context behind the email sent by an unnamed individual to Epstein on July 10, 2010, regarding the Snow White costume remains unclear due to redactions and conflicting statements.[The Guardian]