A former JPMorgan banker whose explosive sex-slave lawsuit against a female superior made headlines has suffered a legal setback, as his lawyer reportedly withdrew from the case just hours before a scheduled court hearing in New York.
Lawyer withdraws at critical moment
Chirayu Rana, 35, a former investment banker at JPMorgan, saw his attorney file a consent to be 'discharged' as his legal representative, according to the Daily Mail. Daniel Kaiser, a high-profile lawyer known for representing victims of Jeffrey Epstein, was expected to argue in court that Rana should be officially identified only as 'John Doe' in proceedings. However, court documents obtained by the Daily Mail indicate that Rana currently has no new lawyer and will have to represent himself 'pro se' until he secures alternative legal counsel.
Allegations of exploitation and abuse
Rana's lawsuit against JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini, 37, includes shocking accusations that she allegedly used him as her 'sex slave' and demanded a threesome while she was his superior. The suit, initially filed under the pseudonym John Doe, went viral last month, prompting several media outlets to identify Rana as the plaintiff. The lawsuit claims that Hajdini forced him into non-consensual and humiliating sex acts over several months starting in 2024, and that she drugged, threatened, and insulted him during that period.
Counter-accusations and denials
Last week, Hajdini filed a countersuit against Rana, asserting that his allegations are fabricated to destroy her career and reputation. Both Hajdini and JPMorgan Chase, which was also named in Rana's lawsuit, have denied all allegations. A JPMorgan spokesperson told the Daily Mail that an internal investigation found no evidence to support Rana's claims, noting that while numerous employees cooperated, the complainant refused to participate and declined to provide key facts.
This development adds a new layer of complexity to a case that has drawn significant public attention, highlighting the intense legal battle between the former banker and his accuser.
