Bank of America to pay $72.5 million in Jeffrey Epstein settlement
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it ignored warning signs and helped enable Jeffrey Epstein's abuse.
This is one of several big cases where banks are being called out for looking the other way on suspicious transactions tied to Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 before facing trial.
Final hearing set August 27, 2026
The settlement still needs final approval at a hearing set for August 27, 2026.
Around 60 to 75 people from the US and Eastern Europe are expected to make claims as victims, with lawyers possibly taking up to 30% as fees.
Judge Rakoff said it's important victims get compensation, but also pointed out that not everyone linked to Epstein should be blamed.
Other banks have faced similar lawsuits, showing how financial institutions are being pushed to take more responsibility for what happens on their watch.