1 of 1
Story summary
- A judge granted preliminary approval for Bank of America's $72.5 million settlement with up to 75 women alleging Epstein's abuse.
- U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff scheduled a final hearing for August 27.
- The lawsuit claims Bank of America ignored suspicious transactions linked to Epstein's trafficking.
- The settlement follows JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank agreements totaling $365 million.
- The judge emphasized compensation for victims and that uninvolved entities are not penalized.
