JPMorgan Sexual Assault Lawsuit Expands With New Witness Claims
AOL.com reported Wednesday that a JPMorgan sexual assault lawsuit has widened dramatically, with a former banker submitting fresh anonymous witness statements just days after his original allegations attracted widespread public attention.
Former JPMorgan employee Chirayu Rana is suing JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini, alleging she subjected him to sustained sexual coercion and harassment. The bank has categorically denied the claims, describing them as entirely fabricated.
New Filings Resurface in Manhattan Court
The lawsuit briefly disappeared from the Manhattan Supreme Court docket before reappearing Monday. Rana’s new submission includes two anonymous affirmations describing alleged encounters with Hajdini during the summer and autumn of 2024. One statement, purportedly from a family friend, describes being woken in a New York apartment by a disruptive late-night visit from Hajdini. That witness claims Hajdini pressured him to join her and Rana in the bedroom and allegedly made possessive remarks about Rana when he refused. The witness further claims to have later heard Rana audibly resisting her advances. A second affirmation, apparently from the apartment owner, describes witnessing Hajdini being physically familiar with Rana on a street and allegedly making a controlling remark to him outside her building.
JPMorgan Stands Behind Its Internal Investigation
JPMorgan has pushed back forcefully against the lawsuit. The bank says an internal review of emails, communications records, and devices found no evidence supporting Rana’s allegations. Hajdini is said to have fully cooperated with that inquiry. Separately, reporting cited by AOL.com suggests Rana may have obtained paid bereavement leave under false pretenses, apparently using the time to prepare his legal case. His father, whom he reportedly told the bank had died, was found to be alive.
Background to the Case
The lawsuit first drew broad attention after going viral online, with Rana alleging Hajdini treated him as a “sex slave” and used threats to compel sexual compliance. Rana also claims the alleged harassment caused post-traumatic stress disorder. His new court submission includes a letter from a psychotherapist appearing to support that diagnosis, as well as a personal affirmation from Rana arguing he should be allowed to proceed under anonymity given the psychological toll. Both anonymous witness statements were signed in July of last year, court records indicate.
Settlement Talks Collapsed Before Lawsuit Filed
Before Rana went public, JPMorgan reportedly offered a $1 million settlement to resolve the matter quietly. Those negotiations broke down, clearing the path for the lawsuit and its subsequent viral moment. The case remains active in Manhattan Supreme Court. JPMorgan has not publicly addressed the latest round of filings.
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