Epstein Secrets

Davison"], Vice President of Citibank in New York and Epstein's private banker, and other Citibank employees telephoned Epstein while he was in the Virgin Islands and recommended that the plaintiffs invest through EFTA01726510 Financial Trust Co., Inc. v. Citibank, N.A. Civ. No. 2002-108 Memorandum Opinion

tiffs counter that the defendants are currently doing business in the Virgin Islands and that this Court has jurisdiction over the defendants under the Virgin Islands' Long- Arm Statute. The plaintiffs insist that the defendants' depiction of Citigroup as a "holding company" is belied by Citigroup's public disclos

o submit to jurisdiction in the Virgin Islands comports with traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. Grand Entm't Group; Ltd. v. Star Media Sales, Inc., 988 F.2d 476, 481 (3d Cir. 1993) (citing International Shoe, 326 U.S. 310 at 316. Applying these considerations here, I find it reasonable to asse

tions. Resolving the case in this Court is just as efficient as trying it in New York and there is no evidence that the interests of New York or the Virgin Islands would be better served if this matter were not litigated in this jurisdiction. See, e.g., Mesalic. 897 F.2d at 701 (citing Asahi Metal Indus. Co. v.

to submit to jurisdiction in the Virgin Islands comports with traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. Grand Entm't Group. Ltd. v. Star Media Sales, Inc., 988 F.2d 476, 481 (3d Cir.1993) (citing International Shoe. 326 U.S. 310 at 316, 66 S.Ct. 154). Applying these considerations here, I find it reaso

9 and until 2002, just months before the commencement of this litigation. On January 31, 2002, Citibank closed its last remaining bank branch in the U.S. Virgin Islands. and Citibank no longer makes real estate-related loans in the Virgin Islands. (Matins Aft. 3-4.) Citibank. however, continues to process its outst

to submit to jurisdiction in the Virgin Islands comports with traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. Grand Entm't Group, Ltd. v. Star Media Sales, Inc., 988 F.2d 476, 481 (3d Cir.1993) (citing International Shoe, 326 U.S. 310 at 316, 66 S.Ct. 154). Applying these considerations here, I find it reaso