Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Ex-Citi Trader Denies Harassment Allegations from Broker
A former Citigroup trader, Benjamin Waters, is accused of harassing a broker named Christine O’Reilly.
O'Reilly says Waters made unwanted advances towards her.
Waters denies these accusations, claiming they are false.
The lawsuit was filed in August 2024 and involves both Waters and the brokerage firm TP ICAP.
A judge dismissed some of the claims against Citigroup and TP ICAP.
The case continues with remaining claims made by O'Reilly.
The court case is taking place in New York.
A former Citigroup trader, Benjamin Waters, denies harassment claims made by Christine O’Reilly, a TP ICAP broker.
O’Reilly alleges harassment and unwanted advances by Waters.
Waters states his interactions with O’Reilly never crossed any inappropriate lines.
A judge dismissed some of O’Reilly’s claims against Citigroup and TP ICAP.
The lawsuit continues over remaining claims made by O’Reilly.
- Who
- Benjamin Waters and Christine O’Reilly.
- What
- A lawsuit involving harassment allegations.
- When
- The lawsuit was filed in August 2024. Some claims dismissed earlier this week.
- Where
- New York.
- Why
- O’Reilly alleged harassment from Waters; Waters denies.
- Defendant
- Benjamin Waters (Former Citi Trader)
- Plaintiff
- Christine O’Reilly (Former ICAP Broker)
- Accusation
- Harassment and unwanted advances
- Court
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- Case Status
- Some claims dismissed, others ongoing
- Companies Involved
- Citigroup, TP ICAP Group