In a significant blow, Kathryn Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs’s top lawyer has resigned on Thursday after the US Justice Department released new emails along with other material disclosing her good relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Earlier, Ruemmler and Goldman's representatives claimed she had a strictly professional relationship with Epstein. But the recent release of emails, text messages and photographs prompted Ruemmler to suddenly resign, surprising several.&nbsp;According to a report in the New York Times, the documents revealed that Ruemmler was a counsellor, confidante and friend to Epstein before joining Goldman in 2020. She assisted him in responding to tough questions in connection with his sex crimes, dating life, advised him to avoid unflattering media scrutiny and referred to him as “sweetie” and “Uncle Jeffrey.”&nbsp;In response, Epstein assisted Ruemmler with career advice, directing her to move to Goldman. Later, he introduced her to prominent businesspeople along with gifts of spa treatments, high-end travel and Hermes luxury items. The surprising fact is that Ruemmler's name appears in the Epstein file, along with over 10,000 documents.&nbsp;In addition, she has served as Goldman’s general counsel since 2021 and as a partner and vice chair of its reputational risk committee. She also acted as White House counsel under President Obama and was a white-collar defence lawyer at Latham &amp; Watkins. “My responsibility is to put Goldman Sachs’s interests first,” Ruemmler said in a statement while confirming her resignation.&nbsp;Following her resignation, David M. Solomon, Goldman’s chief executive, said he respected her decision and described her as “a mentor and friend to many of our people.”<h3>Reality of the relationship with Jeffrey Epstein</h3>Before stepping down, Ruemmler had said through intermediaries that her exchanges with the influential Epstein were limited to light-hearted banter and social contact aimed at securing introductions to potential clients. However, the records point to a much closer connection between the two beginning in 2014, which Ruemmler herself referred to in one email as a “friendship.”&nbsp;She also explained to him how the law distinguishes between minors who are victims of sex crimes and adult sex workers. “I think the point is that if she was underage, she could not legally consent to engaging in prostitution,” Ruemmler wrote to Epstein in 2015.&nbsp;In addition, she offered strategic guidance on undermining the credibility of one of his accusers, suggesting in an email that Epstein’s attorney could try to lure the woman into a “perjury trap.” Some of Ruemmler’s messages were signed “xoxo,” and the two exchanged photographs. She joked with Epstein about the weight of travellers at New Jersey rest stops and made remarks speculating about the sexuality of a prominent hedge fund billionaire.&nbsp;Across a series of meetings and messages, she also sought his counsel on both personal and professional issues, at one point expressing frustration in an email that “men aren’t interested in women my age.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/was-jeffrey-epstein-really-involved-in-cannibalism-here-s-what-doj-files-reveal-1770370197051">Was Jeffrey Epstein really involved in cannibalism? Here's what DOJ files reveal</a>

The documents in the file disclosed that Ruemmler was a counsellor, confidante and friend to Epstein before joining Goldman, where she assisted him in responding to tough questions in connection with his sex crimes and dating life.

In a significant blow, Kathryn Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs’s top lawyer has resigned on Thursday after the US Justice Department released new emails along with other material disclosing her good relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Earlier, Ruemmler and Goldman's representatives claimed she had a strictly professional relationship with Epstein. But the recent release of emails, text messages and photographs prompted Ruemmler to suddenly resign, surprising several. According to a report in the New York Times, the documents revealed that Ruemmler was a counsellor, confidante and friend to Epstein before joining Goldman in 2020. She assisted him in responding to tough questions in connection with his sex crimes, dating life, advised him to avoid unflattering media scrutiny and referred to him as “sweetie” and “Uncle Jeffrey.” In response, Epstein assisted Ruemmler with career advice, directing her to move to Goldman. Later, he introduced her to prominent businesspeople along with gifts of spa treatments, high-end travel and Hermes luxury items. The surprising fact is that Ruemmler's name appears in the Epstein file, along with over 10,000 documents. In addition, she has served as Goldman’s general counsel since 2021 and as a partner and vice chair of its reputational risk committee. She also acted as White House counsel under President Obama and was a white-collar defence lawyer at Latham & Watkins. “My responsibility is to put Goldman Sachs’s interests first,” Ruemmler said in a statement while confirming her resignation. Following her resignation, David M. Solomon, Goldman’s chief executive, said he respected her decision and described her as “a mentor and friend to many of our people.” Reality of the relationship with Jeffrey Epstein Before stepping down, Ruemmler had said through intermediaries that her exchanges with the influential Epstein were limited to light-hearted banter and social contact aimed at securing introductions to potential clients. However, the records point to a much closer connection between the two beginning in 2014, which Ruemmler herself referred to in one email as a “friendship.” She also explained to him how the law distinguishes between minors who are victims of sex crimes and adult sex workers. “I think the point is that if she was underage, she could not legally consent to engaging in prostitution,” Ruemmler wrote to Epstein in 2015. In addition, she offered strategic guidance on undermining the credibility of one of his accusers, suggesting in an email that Epstein’s attorney could try to lure the woman into a “perjury trap.” Some of Ruemmler’s messages were signed “xoxo,” and the two exchanged photographs. She joked with Epstein about the weight of travellers at New Jersey rest stops and made remarks speculating about the sexuality of a prominent hedge fund billionaire. Across a series of meetings and messages, she also sought his counsel on both personal and professional issues, at one point expressing frustration in an email that “men aren’t interested in women my age.” Also read: Was Jeffrey Epstein really involved in cannibalism? Here's what DOJ files reveal

The documents in the file disclosed that Ruemmler was a counsellor, confidante and friend to Epstein before joining Goldman, where she assisted him in responding to tough questions in connection with his sex crimes and dating life.

Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer resigns after Epstein link surfaces in emails: How close were they?

A senior US politician on Thursday claimed over the viral footage that the woman who is on the floor under Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Jeffrey Epstein's New York mansion is a sex trafficking victim. There were two pieces of footage related to this scene were released in the Epstein files on January 30.&nbsp;While the circumstances surrounding the images remain unclear, California Congressman Ted Lieu displayed them during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. Lieu suggested the woman may have been a victim of sex trafficking as he questioned US Attorney General Pam Bondi about why Andrew has never faced prosecution, according to a report in the Daily Mail.<h3>Andrew denies his wrongdoing</h3>"Please put the photos back up, we are looking at a sex trafficking victim under the federal Victims Trafficking Protection Act. Not only is Jeffrey Epstein guilty, but anyone who patronised Epstein's sex operation is also guilty of a crime. That's why I find it absolutely despicable that you sought to protect Epstein's clients, like former Prince Andrew," California Congressman Ted Lieu said.&nbsp;"These two photos staring you in the face are evidence of a crime, and more than enough evidence to predicate an investigation against former Prince Andrew. So I asked you, Attorney General Counsel, why did you shut down this investigation last July? And why have you not prosecuted former Prince Andrew?, he questioned.&nbsp;In the latest release, the Department of Justice of the US has published over three million documents related to Epstein. The released file has never come up with charges against former Prince Andrew. All the women in connection with Epstein were described by the US as sex trafficking victims under federal law, but in the case of the woman in the Andrew photos. In response to the footage, Andrew has continuously denied his wrongdoing.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-locked-and-loaded-after-uss-abraham-lincoln-us-mobilises-missile-launchers-in-qatar-1770747308527">'Locked and loaded': After USS Abraham Lincoln, US mobilises missile launchers in Qatar</a> &nbsp;

While the circumstances surrounding the images remain unclear, California Congressman Ted Lieu displayed them during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. 

A senior US politician on Thursday claimed over the viral footage that the woman who is on the floor under Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Jeffrey Epstein's New York mansion is a sex trafficking victim. There were two pieces of footage related to this scene were released in the Epstein files on January 30. While the circumstances surrounding the images remain unclear, California Congressman Ted Lieu displayed them during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. Lieu suggested the woman may have been a victim of sex trafficking as he questioned US Attorney General Pam Bondi about why Andrew has never faced prosecution, according to a report in the Daily Mail. Andrew denies his wrongdoing "Please put the photos back up, we are looking at a sex trafficking victim under the federal Victims Trafficking Protection Act. Not only is Jeffrey Epstein guilty, but anyone who patronised Epstein's sex operation is also guilty of a crime. That's why I find it absolutely despicable that you sought to protect Epstein's clients, like former Prince Andrew," California Congressman Ted Lieu said. "These two photos staring you in the face are evidence of a crime, and more than enough evidence to predicate an investigation against former Prince Andrew. So I asked you, Attorney General Counsel, why did you shut down this investigation last July? And why have you not prosecuted former Prince Andrew?, he questioned. In the latest release, the Department of Justice of the US has published over three million documents related to Epstein. The released file has never come up with charges against former Prince Andrew. All the women in connection with Epstein were described by the US as sex trafficking victims under federal law, but in the case of the woman in the Andrew photos. In response to the footage, Andrew has continuously denied his wrongdoing. Also read: 'Locked and loaded': After USS Abraham Lincoln, US mobilises missile launchers in Qatar

While the circumstances surrounding the images remain unclear, California Congressman Ted Lieu displayed them during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Woman in Epstein footage lying on floor under Prince Andrew was sex trafficking victim, US lawmaker claims

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Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer resigns after Epstein link surfaces in emails: How close were they?

Woman in Epstein footage with Andrew was sex trafficking victim, lawmaker claims