Chirayu Rana Drops 'John Doe' Pseudonym in Legal Battle With JPMorgan in 'S*x Slave' Case
Former JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana has been compelled by a New York judge to use his real name in a sexual harassment lawsuit against executive Lorna Hajdini. The case, which involves allegations of abuse and a defamation countersuit, has now moved past the anonymity phase.
Former JPMorgan vice president Chirayu Rana has officially identified himself in his high-profile lawsuit alleging s*xual abuse and workplace coercion. After months of litigation, Rana has replaced his "John Doe" pseudonym with his own legal name, following a series of judicial rulings that denied his request to proceed anonymously in the Manhattan Supreme Court.
The decision comes after Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Dakota Ramseur rejected a final attempt by Rana's legal team to obscure his identity on the New York State Courts Electronic Filing system. As per a report by New York Post, the judge had previously ruled that because Rana had already been publicly identified and had actively engaged in media interviews regarding the claims, the request for anonymity was effectively moot. "You can’t put the genie back in the bottle," the judge stated during proceedings last month. Chirayu Rana’s S*xual Harassment Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Boss Likely ‘Falling Apart,’ Say Legal Experts.
Nature of the Allegations and Countersuit
Rana, 35, first filed his complaint in April 2026, accusing his former manager at JPMorgan, Lorna Hajdini, of systemic sexual abuse, racial harassment, and professional coercion. The lawsuit gained significant viral attention for its graphic claims that Hajdini coerced him into non-consensual acts and used derogatory language regarding his background.
JPMorgan and Hajdini have both vehemently denied the allegations. Hajdini has since filed a defamation countersuit, characterising Rana's claims as "malicious" fabrications intended to damage her reputation and extract a financial settlement. JPMorgan has also stated that its internal investigations into the matter found no evidence to support the abuse claims.
Legal Escalation and Procedural Hurdles
The legal proceedings have been marked by significant contention. While reports indicate that JPMorgan previously attempted to resolve the dispute with a USD 1 million settlement offer, which Rana reportedly declined, the case has now entered a more public and litigious phase. Chirayu Rana’s Father Stands by Son As JPMorgan Executive Lorna Hajdini Faces S*xual Assault Lawsuit.
In a recent development, Justice Ramseur granted a request for Rana’s initial attorney to withdraw from the case. As part of that order, the court mandated that the withdrawing counsel disclose any evidence of false statements their client may have made in the original filing. With the pseudonym now removed and the case proceeding under his real name, Rana faces increasing pressure to substantiate his claims as the litigation moves toward further hearings.
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