Judge Rakoff Warns JP Morgan That They Will Be Held In Contempt If They Slow Walk Evidence

In early August 2025, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff sharply cautioned JPMorgan Chase and its attorneys during the discovery phase of litigation over Jeffrey Epstein-related claims. He accused the bank of a “blatant slow walk of evidence,” signaling that delaying or withholding documents would not be tolerated, and explicitly warned that the court would hold JPMorgan in contempt if it failed to comply with the agreed-upon production schedule.Despite this stern warning, there’s been no widely reported follow-up indicating that JPMorgan faced any actual sanctions or contempt findings as a result. In other words, while the judge clearly articulated the stakes, the expected consequences—like court-imposed penalties or expedited orders—apparently never materialized. The implicit message: the warning raised expectations of enforcement, but no tangible disciplinary action seems to have followed.to contact me:[email protected]:Judge warns JPMorgan Chase in Jeffrey Epstein evidence issue (cnbc.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.