On Thursday evening, Kathryn 'Kathy' Ruemmler, former White House Counsel to President Barack Obama and previously a candidate for U.S. Attorney General, announced her resignation as the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs. The reason, revealed in the wake of the Epstein emails, showcases a far more intimate and troubling relationship than previously acknowledged.
The emails, released by the Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, show thousands of pages of correspondence between Ruemmler and Jeffrey Epstein, indicating a professional engagement that evolved into personal and transactional dynamics. Notably, an email from April 1, 2019, asks Rueemmler for her opinion on hiring attorney Alex Spiro, currently representing Jay-Z, entwining her relationship with notable figures in the entertainment and finance sectors.
Ruemmler, who has characterized her relationship with Epstein as strictly professional, is contradicted by the extensive records of emails and meetings that developed over a five-year period. The correspondence disclosed significant gifts provided by Epstein, establishing an elaborate system of patronage that raises ethical concerns about her professional judgment.
Spanning several years and after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting underage girls, the communications reveal over 100 emails exchanged and numerous in-person encounters. Ruemmler’s public persona as a gatekeeper of ethics has been severely compromised, following revelations of how Epstein cultivated relationships within elite legal and governmental circles.
As Ruemmler's resignation marks a broader societal reckoning regarding Epstein's extensive influence, the implications for the legal elite and the intertwined power structures call for further scrutiny. This resignation provokes critical questions about the ongoing impacts of Epstein's network, highlighting how his relationships with prominent figures might continue to shape outcomes within the legal and social realms.
The emails, released by the Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, show thousands of pages of correspondence between Ruemmler and Jeffrey Epstein, indicating a professional engagement that evolved into personal and transactional dynamics. Notably, an email from April 1, 2019, asks Rueemmler for her opinion on hiring attorney Alex Spiro, currently representing Jay-Z, entwining her relationship with notable figures in the entertainment and finance sectors.
Ruemmler, who has characterized her relationship with Epstein as strictly professional, is contradicted by the extensive records of emails and meetings that developed over a five-year period. The correspondence disclosed significant gifts provided by Epstein, establishing an elaborate system of patronage that raises ethical concerns about her professional judgment.
Spanning several years and after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting underage girls, the communications reveal over 100 emails exchanged and numerous in-person encounters. Ruemmler’s public persona as a gatekeeper of ethics has been severely compromised, following revelations of how Epstein cultivated relationships within elite legal and governmental circles.
As Ruemmler's resignation marks a broader societal reckoning regarding Epstein's extensive influence, the implications for the legal elite and the intertwined power structures call for further scrutiny. This resignation provokes critical questions about the ongoing impacts of Epstein's network, highlighting how his relationships with prominent figures might continue to shape outcomes within the legal and social realms.
