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Extraction Summary
4
People
2
Organizations
1
Locations
1
Events
2
Relationships
5
Quotes
Document Information
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Email chain
File Size:
1.04 MB
Summary
This document is an email chain from May 10, 2017, showing a conversation between Barclays CEO Jes Staley and an email prankster impersonating Barclays Chairman John McFarlane. The prankster offers Staley words of support and shares a cryptic poem, to which Staley responds, apparently believing the communication is genuine. The document, marked 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030362', highlights an incident that raised questions about Staley's judgment, which was relevant in the broader context of investigations into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jes Staley | CEO of Barclays (at the time) |
Recipient of prank emails, who believed he was communicating with his chairman, John McFarlane. He is identified in t...
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| John McFarlane | Chairman of Barclays (at the time) |
Impersonated by a prankster in this email exchange. The prankster used the email address 'john.mcfarlane.barclays@gma...
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| Prankster | Unknown individual |
Sent emails to Jes Staley while impersonating John McFarlane from a fake Gmail account. The document explicitly label...
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| Clapton | Musician (likely Eric Clapton) |
Mentioned in a joking manner by the prankster in the line 'Clapton has nothing on me ha!'.
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Timeline (1 events)
2017-05-10
An email prank was perpetrated against Barclays CEO Jes Staley. An unknown individual, using a fake Gmail account impersonating Chairman John McFarlane, engaged Staley in a conversation, offering support and sharing a poem. Staley replied, seemingly unaware it was a hoax.
Digital (Email)
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Abbreviation for London, associated with Jes Staley's location at Barclays.
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Relationships (2)
The prank relies on the established professional relationship between Staley (CEO) and McFarlane (Chairman) at Barclays. Staley's willingness to engage with the email suggests he recognized the name and role.
The entire document details an email exchange where a prankster successfully duped Jes Staley by impersonating his boss, John McFarlane. The document explicitly labels sections as '[Prankster's email]'.
Key Quotes (5)
"Clapton has nothing on me ha!"Source
— Prankster (impersonating John McFarlane)
(A joking reply sent to Jes Staley.)
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Quote #1
"I bet he doesn't."Source
— Jes Staley
(A reply from Staley to the prankster, which was then quoted back to him.)
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Quote #2
"In all seriousness, do let me know what fires/thorns you want me quelling over the next few days."Source
— Prankster (impersonating John McFarlane)
(An offer of support made to Jes Staley.)
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Quote #3
"You have carried yourself admirably today."Source
— Prankster (impersonating John McFarlane)
(A message of praise sent to Jes Staley.)
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Quote #4
"Worry not of tomorrow's end Hurry not towards falling trees Ignore at once, the jesters dance Sigh, oh sigh, at the folly foiled Take down the mighty route of ills Lest not make a scratch in time Evenhanded wins fair stance. Broken wooden spoons we take Left, oh left, in such a state"Source
— Prankster (impersonating John McFarlane)
(A poem shared with Jes Staley, which the sender claimed was a favorite of his father's.)
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Quote #5
Full Extracted Text
Complete text extracted from the document (1,049 characters)
Clapton has nothing on me ha!
—
On Wed, 10 May 2017 at 21:40, Jes Staley wrote:
I bet he doesn't.
—
[Prankster's email]
On Wed, 10 May 2017 at 21:45, John McFarlane wrote:
In all seriousness, do let me know what fires/thorns you want me quelling over the next few days.
It's important I stand fast, and alongside you.
You have carried yourself admirably today.
—
[Prankster's email]
From: John McFarlane [john.mcfarlane.barclays@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:43 PM GMT Standard Time
To: Staley, Jes: Barclays (LDN)
Subject: Re: The fool doth think he is wise
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:43 PM GMT Standard Time
To: Staley, Jes: Barclays (LDN)
Subject: Re: The fool doth think he is wise
As I retire for the night, I'm reminded of a poem my father was awfully fond of. It seems very apt.
Good night, Jes.
Worry not of tomorrow's end
Hurry not towards falling trees
Ignore at once, the jesters dance
Sigh, oh sigh, at the folly foiled
Take down the mighty route of ills
Lest not make a scratch in time
Evenhanded wins fair stance.
Broken wooden spoons we take
Left, oh left, in such a state
Hurry not towards falling trees
Ignore at once, the jesters dance
Sigh, oh sigh, at the folly foiled
Take down the mighty route of ills
Lest not make a scratch in time
Evenhanded wins fair stance.
Broken wooden spoons we take
Left, oh left, in such a state
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