13-02-2026

Goldman Sachs Lawyer Resigns Amid Epstein Controversy

Date: 13-02-2026
Sources: edition.cnn.com: 3 | news.sky.com: 1 | npr.org: 1 | nypost.com: 1 | nytimes.com: 1
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Summary

Kathy Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs' chief legal officer and former Obama White House counsel, has resigned due to her close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes after the release of documents revealing their extensive interactions, including emails and gifts, contradicting Ruemmler's initial claims of a professional relationship.

Key Points

  • Kathy Ruemmler resigns as Goldman Sachs' chief legal officer effective June 30, 2026
  • Released documents show Ruemmler's close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, including emails and gifts
  • Ruemmler's relationship with Epstein was previously defended by Goldman Sachs, but she resigned after the documents' release
  • The documents also revealed Epstein's requests to install hidden cameras at his Florida home
  • Ruemmler's resignation was accepted by CEO David Solomon, who praised her contributions to the firm

Articles in this Cluster

Epstein emails show close relationship with top Goldman Sachs lawyer | CNNClose iconClose iconClose icon

Newly released email exchanges reveal a close relationship between Kathy Ruemmler, a former Obama White House counsel and current chief legal officer at Goldman Sachs, and Jeffrey Epstein. The emails add fresh details to their relationship, prompting Ruemmler to announce her resignation from Goldman Sachs following CNN's reporting on the story.
Entities: Kathy Ruemmler, Jeffrey Epstein, Goldman Sachs, CNN, Andrew KaczynskiTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Kathy Ruemmler, top Goldman Sachs lawyer, resigning amid Epstein fallout | CNN PoliticsClose icon

Kathy Ruemmler, the chief legal officer at Goldman Sachs, is resigning amid fallout from the Justice Department's release of millions of pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents. Ruemmler's resignation is effective June 30, 2026. She has faced scrutiny over her relationship with Epstein, but has maintained that it was professional. Ruemmler has been with Goldman Sachs for six years and has overseen the firm's legal, reputational, and regulatory matters. Her resignation was accepted by CEO David Solomon, who praised her contributions and sound advice.
Entities: Kathy Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs, Jeffrey Epstein, Justice Department, David SolomonTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Video shows Epstein’s butler selling ‘little black book’ | CNN Politics

A newly released video from the Justice Department shows Jeffrey Epstein's former house manager, often referred to as his butler, attempting to sell Epstein's address book, or 'little black book,' to an undercover FBI employee in a 2009 sting operation. The video is part of the ongoing investigation into Epstein's activities and associates. The article also touches on other news stories, including a potential government shutdown, Trump's comments on a staffer sharing a racist video, and the US energy secretary's tour of a Venezuelan oil facility.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Justice Department, FBI, CNN, Madeleine StixTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Epstein asked staff to install hidden video cameras at his Florida home, email exchange shows | US News | Sky News

The US Department of Justice released millions of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which included an email exchange showing Epstein asking a staff member to install hidden video cameras at his Florida home. The emails, dated 2014, revealed that Epstein wanted to install motion-detected cameras hidden in tissue boxes. The Sky News Data & Forensics team analyzed the released documents and found fragmented videos that appeared to have been filmed in Epstein's office, showing him interacting with women. The discovery has raised concerns that Epstein was secretly recording his victims, a fear expressed by victims in police documents. The release of the Epstein files has also sparked controversy, with critics accusing US Attorney General Pam Bondi of lacking empathy and protecting powerful figures.
Entities: Jeffrey Epstein, Palm Beach, Florida, US Department of Justice, Pam Bondi, Donald TrumpTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer to resign over close ties to Epstein : NPR

Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel to President Barack Obama, has announced her resignation after emails revealed a close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ruemmler described Epstein as an 'older brother' and received expensive gifts from him, including luxury handbags and a fur coat, despite knowing about his sex crimes. Goldman Sachs' CEO David Solomon accepted her resignation, stating that she will be missed. Ruemmler's resignation comes after she had previously tried to distance herself from the emails and had been defiant about not resigning.
Entities: Kathy Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs, Jeffrey Epstein, President Barack Obama, David SolomonTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after 'xoxo' emails with Epstein surface

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer, Kathy Ruemmler, is resigning due to her ties with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Ruemmler had exchanged emails with Epstein, signing off with 'xoxo', and received lavish gifts from him. Despite CEO Solomon's initial support, Ruemmler surprised the bank by announcing her decision to leave, citing media attention as a distraction. She will officially step down on June 30.
Entities: Kathy Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs, Jeffrey Epstein, David Solomon, Jennifer ConnellyTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Goldman Sachs General Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler Resigns Over Epstein Ties - The New York Times

Goldman Sachs's general counsel Kathryn Ruemmler resigned after the Justice Department released documents revealing her extensive relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents showed that Ruemmler had a close relationship with Epstein, advising him on how to respond to questions about his sex crimes and receiving gifts from him. Despite Goldman Sachs initially defending Ruemmler, she resigned after the release of the documents, which included emails and text messages that contradicted her previous claims of a strictly professional relationship with Epstein.
Entities: Kathryn Ruemmler, Jeffrey Epstein, Goldman Sachs, Justice Department, David M. SolomonTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform