JPMorgan Claims Ex-Banker Convinced Sister to Lie on His Behalf In 'Sex Slave' Case
JPMorgan Chase asked a federal judge to dismiss a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit brought by former investment banker Chirayu Rana. The bank accused Rana of convincing his sister and a longtime friend to lie under oath to support his claims. According to the court filing, Rana allegedly persuaded his sister to falsely testify that she witnessed his boss kiss him on the neck and direct a racial remark at him. The legal filing notes that the sister has since recanted her statements, and a third law firm is seeking to drop Rana as a client.
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- ✓ JPMorgan Chase urged a federal judge to dismiss a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit filed by former investment banker Chirayu Rana.
- ✓ The bank accused Rana of persuading his sister and a longtime friend to lie under oath to support his sexual assault case.
- ✓ Court filings state that Rana got his sister to falsely claim she saw his boss kiss him on the neck and make a racial remark.
- ✓ The sister has recanted her previous statements, and a third law firm is seeking to drop Rana as a client.
What changed
JPMorgan submitted a new court filing urging a judge to dismiss the sexual assault lawsuit after the plaintiff's sister recanted her testimony.
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JPMorgan Seeks Dismissal of Ex-Banker's Sexual Assault Suit
JPMorgan Chase asked a federal judge to dismiss a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit brought by former investment banker Chirayu Rana. The bank accused Rana of convincing his sister and a longtime friend to lie under oath to support his claims. According to the court filing, Rana allegedly persuaded his sister to falsely testify that she witnessed his boss kiss him on the neck and direct a racial remark at him. The legal filing notes that the sister has since recanted her statements, and a third law firm is seeking to drop Rana as a client.
Why it matters
The lawsuit originated from allegations by Rana claiming his boss forced him to act as a sex slave. JPMorgan has actively fought the litigation, culminating in the latest court filings that accuse the plaintiff of manufacturing evidence and suborning perjury. The case highlights aggressive defense tactics in high-stakes corporate employment litigation.
What is confirmed
- JPMorgan Chase urged a federal judge to dismiss a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit filed by former investment banker Chirayu Rana.
- The bank accused Rana of persuading his sister and a longtime friend to lie under oath to support his sexual assault case.
- Court filings state that Rana got his sister to falsely claim she saw his boss kiss him on the neck and make a racial remark.
- The sister has recanted her previous statements, and a third law firm is seeking to drop Rana as a client.
What to watch next
- A federal judge's ruling on JPMorgan's motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
- Decisions from any remaining legal counsel regarding their representation of Rana.
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