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In a significant legal move, U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff granted preliminary approval for a $72.5 million settlement between Bank of America and women abused by Jeffrey Epstein. This settlement addresses the bank's alleged failure to monitor Epstein's suspicious transactions, potentially compensating up to 75 victims. The final hearing is set for August 27. Learn more about how this case fits into the broader legal landscape of financial accountability and victim restitution.

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