Kathryn Ruemmler's Ties with Jeffrey Epstein Unveiled

Kathryn Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs' top lawyer, is reported to have accepted gifts from Jeffrey Epstein and advised him on media strategies. The revelations, based on U.S. Department of Justice documents, also highlight her communications with Epstein over several years, despite his criminal background.

Kathryn Ruemmler, a prominent lawyer at Goldman Sachs, reportedly accepted gifts from notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as revealed by recently released documents from the U.S. Department of Justice. These revelations have brought to light her communications and unwitting involvement with Epstein, spanning several years.

Ruemmler, who also served as White House counsel during the Obama administration, had a complex relationship with Epstein. She referred to him as 'Uncle Jeffrey' and received lavish gifts such as wine and handbags. The documents highlight their exchanges from 2014 to 2019, even after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea for procuring a minor for prostitution.

Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, has stood by Ruemmler, with CEO David Solomon praising her as an 'excellent general counsel.' The firm acknowledges her past role as a white-collar defense attorney, understanding the nature of her connections. This development further unravels the web of Epstein's high-profile associations in politics and finance.

(With inputs from agencies.)