{
  "id": 16764159,
  "title": "JPMorgan says ex-banker Rana pushed sister, friend to lie to support sexual assault case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/jpmorgan-says-ex-banker-rana-pushed-sister-friend-to-lie-to-support",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-27T16:12:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/jpmorgan-says-exbanker-rana-pushed-sister-friend-to-lie-to-support-sexual-assault-case-4976447"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "JPMorgan Chase has requested the dismissal of a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit filed by former investment banker Chirayu Rana, alleging that he coerced his sister and a longtime friend into lying to support his case. The bank's filing claims that Rana's actions demonstrate bad faith and sustained misconduct, warranting the most severe sanction available. Additionally, JPMorgan's co-defendant, Lorna Hajdini, has sought a dismissal, countering Rana's claims that she forced him into sexual acts and demanded submission to boost his career. Hajdini's lawyer argues that the court can hold those responsible accountable and put an end to the fraudulent litigation.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "JPMorgan seeks dismissal of ex-banker Rana's sexual harassment lawsuit",
    "Rana accused sister and friend of lying to support his case",
    "Lorna Hajdini counters claims of forced sexual acts and career boost"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "JPMorgan asks judge to dismiss ex-banker’s ‘sex slave’ suit as his sister recants and a third law firm seeks to drop him",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/jpmorgan-asks-judge-to-dismiss-ex-bankers-sex-slave-suit-as-his",
        "published": "2026-10-27T18:09:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}