Jes Staley, left, and Jeffrey Epstein.
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Sitting on his yacht in January 2011, Jes Staley was taking time out from running one of the world’s largest investment banks to enjoy the fruits of his success.
“Anchored in Chrismas [sic] Cove,” Staley wrote in an email to Jeffrey Epstein from his 91-foot yacht moored in the US Virgin Islands. “Heaven is being on Bequia. Safe travels to Paris. And, as always, thanks for the friendship.”