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Lorna Hajdini case update: Alleged victim made career move days ago; JPMorgan exec finally responds
The man who filed the sexual harassment lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase's Lorna Hajdini made a sudden move in April
The man who filed the sexual harassment lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase's Lorna Hajdini made a sudden move weeks before The Daily Mail first reported about the case. The alleged victim, identified as anonymous ‘John Doe’ in the lawsuit, left investment firm Bregal Sagemount on April 2, senior company sources told The New York Post. While the publication identified him, we are choosing not to name him here.
The Post reported that the 35-year-old financier allegedly departed the firm more than three weeks before accusing Hajdini of drugging him and allegedly keeping him as a ‘sex slave’. His biography was visible on Bregal Sagemount’s website until Friday morning.
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“He was employed by Bregal Sagemount from October 20, 2025 to April 2, 2026. He is no longer an employee,” his former employers said in a statement to The Post. “We are not able to share further information (about the circumstances of his departure).”
Lorna Hajdini responds
The lawsuit, originally filed Monday in New York state court before later being withdrawn for ‘corrections’, accused Hajdini of sexual abuse, coercion and workplace intimidation.
Among the allegations, the alleged victim claimed Hajdini drugged him with Rohypnol and Viagra, threatened his compensation and stalked him at his Manhattan apartment.
However, the claims have been heavily challenged by both JPMorgan and Hajdini’s legal team.
The New York Post cited sources to report that the two employees reported to entirely different managing directors inside JPMorgan Chase, meaning Hajdini allegedly had no authority over his compensation or bonus structure. An internal company review reportedly examined phone records, emails and witness accounts before concluding there was 'no evidence; supporting the allegations.
“Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims,” a JPMorgan spokesperson said, per the publication. The spokesperson also claimed the complainant declined to cooperate fully during the internal investigation process.
Hajdini forcefully denies accusations
Hajdini’s legal representatives strongly rejected every allegation contained in the lawsuit.
“Lorna categorically denies the allegations,” her lawyers said. “She never engaged in any inappropriate conduct with this individual of any kind and has never even been to the location where the alleged sexual assault supposedly took place.”
“He has tarnished her with a complete fabrication,” one ally told The Post.
Alleged victim reportedly sought multimillion-dollar payout
Sources familiar with the matter told The Post that the alleged victim had attempted to negotiate a settlement from JPMorgan worth 'millions' before the lawsuit became public. By May 2025, he had already filed an internal complaint accusing the bank of race- and gender-based harassment and retaliation.
The lawsuit later sought damages tied to emotional distress, reputational harm and alleged lost earnings.
Meanwhile, he has reportedly begun removing parts of his digital footprint following the publicity surrounding the case, including deactivating both his LinkedIn and Instagram accounts.
Who is the alleged victim?
A former college basketball player and Rutgers graduate, the 35-year-old built a career across several major financial firms before joining JPMorgan’s leveraged finance division in spring 2024.
His resume includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, Houlihan Lokey and The Carlyle Group. After leaving JPMorgan, he joined Bregal Sagemount, where he reportedly worked on software, fintech and healthcare IT investment deals before his sudden exit last month.
Hajdini, meanwhile, remains employed at JPMorgan and, according to her LinkedIn profile.
