Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley slept with Epstein assistant, court hears

FILE PHOTO: Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley walks near the court on the day Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey gives evidence at London's Upper Tribunal in Staley's appeal against a proposed financial services ban over his relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, in London, Britain, March 7, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Former Barclays boss Jes Staley had sex with a member of serial paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's staff, the banker told a court on the third day of his evidence as he appeals against a proposed financial services ban.

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said in 2023 that it would ban Staley and fine him 1.8 million pounds ($2.3 million) for allegedly misleading the watchdog over his relationship with Epstein. He is giving evidence at London's Upper Tribunal this week.