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Hajdini Suits Rana Over Fabricated Sex-Slave Allegations

5/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Lorna Hajdini filed a defamation countersuit on May 20, 2026 in the New York State Supreme Court, alleging Chirayu Rana fabricated the “sex-slave” claims to extort millions.
JPMorgan’s internal investigation found no misconduct and publicly affirmed support for Hajdini.
Rana rejected a $1 million settlement after initially demanding more than $20 million.
Rana’s original complaint was returned for correction before being refiled with additional anonymous testimony.

History

Historical Context

In 1964 the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous New York Times v. Sullivan decision created the “actual-malice” rule, overturning a $500,000 verdict against the Times for a 1960 civil-rights ad. That standard now shields media in defamation cases, a principle Lorna Hajdini relies on in her May 20, 2026 New York State Supreme Court countersuit against Chirayu Rana for alleged $20 million extortion.

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Story summary

Lorna Hajdini filed a defamation countersuit on May 20, 2026 in the New York State Supreme Court, alleging Chirayu Rana fabricated the “sex-slave” claims to extort millions.
JPMorgan’s internal investigation found no misconduct and publicly affirmed support for Hajdini.
Rana rejected a $1 million settlement after initially demanding more than $20 million.
Rana’s original complaint was returned for correction before being refiled with additional anonymous testimony.

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