House Oversight Requests Interview With Banker Jes Staley in Epstein Probe
Rep. James Comer has asked former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley to sit for a voluntary interview as part of the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
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By Washington Examiner on May 11, 2026 at 4:41 PM EDT
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May 12, 2026 at 10:41 AM EDT
5 sources write about this
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Rep. James Comer formally requested that Jes Staley submit to a voluntary interview before the House Oversight Committee.
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Staley led JPMorgan's private bank while Epstein was a client of the institution.
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The committee is preparing multiple additional interviews as the Epstein investigation broadens.
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The request is voluntary; no subpoena has been reported at this stage.
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Staley previously resigned from Barclays in 2021 during a UK regulatory review of his ties to Epstein.
How outlets are covering it
2 days ago
Jes Staley Asked to Sit for US House Interview Over Epstein Ties
“Bloomberg leads with Staley's identity and frames the request around his personal ties to Epstein rather than his institutional role.”
Read original source1 day ago
Comer requests sit-down with former JPMorgan banker in Epstein probe
“The Hill centers its framing on Chairman Comer's agency and Staley's JPMorgan background, emphasizing the committee leadership's role.”
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Prominent banker Jes Staley asked to sit for interview in House Epstein probe
“Politico stresses Staley's prominence in the financial world as the defining context for the interview request.”
Read original source2 days ago
House oversight committee prepares for slew of interviews in Epstein inquiry
“The Washington Examiner broadens the story beyond Staley, highlighting the committee's larger schedule of planned interviews.”
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House oversight committee prepares for slew of interviews for Epstein investigation - Conservative Angle
“The conservative outlet mirrors the Examiner framing, focusing on the committee's expanded investigative scope rather than Staley specifically.”
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Sources covering this story
5 sources write about this
5 articles tracked
House oversight committee prepares for slew of interviews in Epstein inquiry
May 11, 4:41 PM
House oversight committee prepares for slew of interviews for Epstein investigation - Conservative Angle
May 11, 6:16 PM
Your State Brief
Impact by State
State Impact Score: 0-100
Higher scores mean more direct state-level policy, economic, safety, or service impact.
New York
NY
Impact: High
Why: JPMorgan HQ and Staley's prior role; Epstein financial ties
Local angle: Direct scrutiny on major NY bank and former executive
Sources: 3 local, 5 national · Federal impact: High
Kentucky
KY
Impact: Medium
Why: Rep. Comer leads the committee from KY district
Local angle: Kentucky congressman driving federal probe
Sources: 2 local, 4 national · Federal impact: Medium
Florida
FL
Impact: Medium
Why: Epstein 2008 conviction and properties in state
Local angle: Renewed focus on Florida origins of Epstein case
Sources: 1 local, 4 national · Federal impact: Medium
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