Top Goldman Sachs lawyer who called Epstein 'Uncle Jeffrey' resigns

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Gifts and soup from ‘Uncle Jeffrey“: The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman

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Kathryn Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs' top lawyer, is resigning from her position effective June 30th after facing scrutiny over her past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Disclosed emails revealed Ruemmler referred to Epstein as "Uncle Jeffrey," advised him on media matters, and accepted gifts. While there is no suggestion of criminal wrongdoing, the revelations became a public relations issue for Goldman Sachs, where Ruemmler led the reputational risk committee. Ruemmler stated she knew Epstein as a lawyer and had no knowledge of his criminal conduct. She communicated with Epstein frequently between 2014 and 2019 while in private practice.

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Epstein was convicted in Florida in 2008 for soliciting prostitution from a child.

factual — BBC100% confidence

Ruemmler said she got to know Epstein as a lawyer and had no knowledge of his criminal conduct.

quote — Kathryn Ruemmler100% confidence

Emails show Ruemmler referred to Epstein as "Uncle Jeffrey" and advised him on media strategy.

factual — US justice department100% confidence

Kathryn Ruemmler will step down from her role at Goldman Sachs after pressure over her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

factual — BBC100% confidence

Notes suggest Epstein called Ruemmler on the night of his 2019 arrest.

factual — law enforcement official90% confidence

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US Justice Department 30% Florida 30% Reuters 35% BBC ×235% United States ×240% Barack Obama 50% David Solomon ×260% Goldman Sachs ×585% Jeffrey Epstein ×990% Kathryn Ruemmler ×1095%

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jeffrey epstein 100% kathryn ruemmler 100% resignation 90% goldman sachs 90% sex offender 80% reputational risk 60% public relations 60% emails 50% white house counsel 40%