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Debora Staley Divorces Ex-Barclays CEO Over Epstein Links

3/21/2026

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Debora Staley filed for divorce in New York on March 13 from Jes Staley, the former Barclays CEO, over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Staley was banned from the UK financial industry last year for mischaracterizing his relationship with Epstein.
Staley admitted to consensual sex with an Epstein staffer, stating he was "open and honest" about his infidelity.

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Debora Staley filed for divorce in New York on March 13 from Jes Staley, the former Barclays CEO, over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Staley was banned from the UK financial industry last year for mischaracterizing his relationship with Epstein.
Staley admitted to consensual sex with an Epstein staffer, stating he was "open and honest" about his infidelity.