Jeffrey Epstein Accusers Sue Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan

Women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse are suing Deutsche Bank AG DBK 0.88%increase; green up pointing triangle and JPMorgan Chase JPM -0.14%decrease; red down pointing triangle & Co., saying the banks facilitated Epstein’s alleged sex-trafficking operation and ignored red flags about their wealthy client.

The two lawsuits seek class-action status and unspecified financial damages. They were both brought by lawyers that have represented many of the late financier’s accusers. The suits were filed in federal court in New York on Thursday.