Ex-Barclays CEO gears up for explosive trial over City regulator’s allegations on Jeffrey Epstein ties

Court papers seen by the Guardian mean Jes Staley's appeal against FCA ruling will demand answers on links to sex offender

The former chief executive of Barclays, Jes Staley, is gearing up for an explosive trial next month, that will force him to address evidence suggesting he hid the depth of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender he referred to as family".

Court documents seen by the Guardian reveal myriad allegations made by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), including that Epstein messaged Staley about sex, women and foreign holidays, while working behind the scenes to bolster Staley's career by liaising with government officials, business leaders and royalty.