The U.S. Virgin Islands has issued a subpoena to serial entrepreneur Elon Musk as part of its lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase & Co., accusing the bank of knowingly benefiting from Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operations. The territory believes that Epstein may have referred or attempted to refer Musk, along with several other billionaires including Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, as clients for the financial institution.
Musk's attorney did not respond to questions about the subpoena via email. However, Tesla Inc.'s CEO addressed the issue on Twitter by responding to a posted article, calling it "idiotic." Meanwhile, legal representatives for Page and Brin were unavailable for comment at this time.
On Monday, June 6th, officials from the USVI requested that Judge Lorna G. Schofield authorize alternative means of serving the April 28th subpoena on Musk. The case is officially titled Government of the United States Virgin Islands v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., under file number 22-cv-10904 in U.S District Court within New York City's Southern District (Manhattan).
Sources close to these proceedings reveal that investigators are focusing on uncovering any connections between high-profile individuals like Musk and possible financial transactions facilitated by JPMorgan in relation to Epstein’s illegal activities.
Attorney General Denise George leads prosecution efforts on behalf of USVI authorities who allege that despite having knowledge about Epstein's criminal behavior involving minors across various properties owned by him throughout their jurisdiction since at least 2001; JPMorgan still proceeded with processing funds tied directly or indirectly towards such actions without due care or diligence expected from a prominent banking entity.
In an official statement regarding this matter released last week Thursday (June 2nd), AG George emphasized her office’s commitment towards holding all parties accountable for their roles in perpetuating Epstein’s predatory conduct; "The Government of the Virgin Islands remains determined to seek justice for survivors by pursuing every avenue available under law."
Conversely, JPMorgan Chase has consistently denied any wrongdoing since being sued by USVI authorities back in December 2021. Spokesperson Brian Marchiony recently reiterated this position when reached out for comment: “We have been cooperating with various investigations into these matters and will continue to do so while vigorously defending ourselves against these claims.”
As legal proceedings unfold, it remains uncertain what consequences lie ahead for all parties involved. However, one thing is clear: The U.S. Virgin Island's lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase & Co., as well as its subpoenaing of Elon Musk and other high-profile figures, marks yet another chapter in the ongoing saga surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's heinous acts and those who may have knowingly or unknowingly enabled them.
It is crucial that justice prevails not only for the victims but also to send a strong message about society's intolerance towards such criminal activity going forward.