Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley faces US congressional hearing over Epstein ties
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Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley is scheduled for a closed-door interview with US lawmakers on Thursday regarding his past connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The questioning is part of an ongoing investigation by a House panel into Epstein's activities. Staley is the latest prominent figure to testify in the probe.
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Staley is being questioned about his past ties to Epstein.
The questioning is a closed-door interview.
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The questioning is a closed-door interview.
The Guardian- Staley is being questioned about his past ties to Epstein.
- Epstein is a convicted sex offender, indicating a criminal context.
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Loaded language removed<p>Staley is latest high-profile figure to testify before House panel amid investigation into Epstein, convicted sex offender</p><p>Former <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/barclay">Barclays</a> boss <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/jes-staley">Jes Staley</a> is due to be questioned by US lawmakers on Thursday in a closed-door interview about his past ties to convicted…
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The questioning is a closed-door interview.
The GuardianThe interview is about Jes Staley's past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The GuardianJes Staley is the latest high-profile figure to testify before the House panel amid an investigation into Epstein.
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