Overview
- The lead attorney for Chirayu Rana filed to be discharged hours before a scheduled Tuesday court hearing, leaving Rana to appear pro se until he finds new counsel.
- Rana sued his former supervisor, Lorna Hajdini, alleging months of coercion, sexual assault and drugging; Hajdini has denied the claims and has filed defamation counterclaims.
- The Manhattan district attorney opened an inquiry into the allegations but closed it without charges for lack of evidence, and JPMorgan says an internal review found no corroboration for Rana’s claims.
- Settlement talks reportedly included an offer of about $1 million that did not resolve the dispute, and media attention has removed Rana’s initial anonymous filing as 'John Doe.'
- Rana filed an affidavit saying he was diagnosed with PTSD in October 2025 that he attributes to the alleged incidents, and the loss of high-profile counsel increases the chance of protracted discovery and reputational consequences for both parties.