Kathryn Ruemmler Testifies on Her Association with Jeffrey Epstein

Kathryn Ruemmler, the former general counsel of Goldman Sachs, testified in a closed-door congressional hearing regarding her association with Jeffrey Epstein. Ruemmler stated that during the six years she knew him, she never saw evidence that he was abusing women or girls. However, she acknowledged Epstein was a skilled liar.

Ruemmler resigned from her role at Goldman Sachs earlier this year following revelations about her interactions with Epstein. She testified that she offered him advice, accepted gifts, and sometimes exchanged lighthearted emails with him. Ruemmler expressed regret, stating Epstein used her and others to legitimize himself, often exaggerating their relationship.

Ruemmler’s career is among many impacted by ties to Epstein. She resigned in February from her position at Goldman Sachs, where her annual salary was $25 million, after the Justice Department released numerous emails showing her close and personal dealings with Epstein.

These emails revealed she socialized, joked with him, and even affectionately called him “sweetie.” They also showed she provided advice on previous allegations of soliciting sex from a minor, which led to Epstein’s guilty plea in Florida in 2008 and a federal nonprosecution agreement.

Ruemmler explained her connection with Epstein began in summer 2014 after leaving her position as White House counsel under the Obama administration and joining Latham & Watkins as a leader in their white-collar defense team.