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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Murray

JPMorgan executive accused of sexual harassment vehemently denies viral accusations

  • JPMorgan executive director Lorna Hajdini is facing sexual harassment allegations in a lawsuit filed by a former employee, identified as "John Doe," which quickly gained traction on social media.
  • Doe's complaint, filed in New York, details claims that Hajdini coerced him into sexual acts, made racist comments, drugged him, and threatened his career after being promoted to a senior role on his team in early 2024.
  • A particularly graphic quote attributed to Hajdini, "If you don’t f*** my brains out tonight, I’m going to sabotage your promotion," became widely circulated, with public figures like Megyn Kelly commenting on the accusations.
  • Hajdini, through her attorneys, "categorically denies the allegations," stating she never engaged in inappropriate conduct and was not present at the alleged assault location, while JPMorgan's internal probe found no merit to the claims, noting Doe refused to cooperate.
  • The lawsuit, seeking damages for lost earnings, emotional distress, reputational harm, and punitive damages, was "returned for correction" by a court representative and is no longer publicly available.

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