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Bank of America Agrees to $72.5 Million Settlement With Epstein Victims

Court approval would extend a pattern of civil payouts by major banks facing claims they overlooked red flags tied to Epstein.

Overview

  • Bank of America agreed to pay $72.5 million to people who say Jeffrey Epstein abused them, according to court filings.
  • The bank said it did not enable sex trafficking and described the deal as a way to move on that helps the women seek closure.
  • The class-action suit claimed the bank ignored warning signs and allowed transactions linked to Epstein’s crimes.
  • A judge in New York must approve the proposed settlement before any money is paid.
  • The pact follows earlier deals with victims by JPMorgan Chase for about $290 million and Deutsche Bank for about $75 million.