UMVA has learned that a former JPMorgan investment banker abruptly lost his legal representation just hours before a critical hearing in New York.
Chirayu Rana, 35, filed a sensational lawsuit accusing his former supervisor, Lorna Hajdini, of forcing him into a bizarre “threesome” and treating him as a sex slave. The case, filed under the alias John Doe, exploded into headlines last month, exposing a nightmarish clash of power and desire within a Wall Street firm.
In a startling twist, Rana’s attorney filed a consent to be discharged, leaving the plaintiff without counsel and forced to stand alone in court. The sudden withdrawal has left legal analysts baffled, as no replacement lawyer has yet emerged.
According to information obtained by UMVA, a prominent lawyer known for representing victims of high‑profile abuse was slated to argue that Rana should continue to be identified only as John Doe, preserving his anonymity amid the scandal.
The allegations paint a harrowing picture: Hajdini allegedly coerced Rana into non‑consensual sexual acts, drugged him, and threatened him over several months beginning in early 2024. Rana claims the assaults were orchestrated by his boss, turning a professional relationship into a nightmare of humiliation.
Hajdini struck back last week, filing a countersuit that brands the accusations as a fabricated campaign designed to wreck her career and reputation. She insists the claims are baseless, demanding a defamation judgment against Rana.
JPMorgan itself has categorically denied the allegations, stating an internal investigation uncovered no evidence to support Rana’s story. A bank spokesperson noted that while many employees cooperated with the probe, the complainant refused to provide essential facts.
With Rana now forced to represent himself “pro se,” the courtroom drama intensifies. Observers wonder how a self‑represented plaintiff will navigate complex legal battles against a powerful financial institution and a determined former executive.
The saga continues to unfold, promising more revelations as both sides prepare for a legal showdown that could reshape perceptions of power, consent, and accountability on Wall Street.
