Key facts
- Goldman Sachs questioned former top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Ruemmler testified before Congress that some allegations by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre lacked inherent credibility.
- Ruemmler stated she had no knowledge of ongoing criminal activity by Epstein.
- Ruemmler's remarks were criticized by Giuffre's family.
- Ruemmler resigned as chief legal officer and general counsel at Goldman Sachs in February.
Goldman Sachs questioned its former top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, about her connections to Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly released transcripts from a House committee investigation. Ruemmler, who previously served as White House counsel under President Barack Obama, testified that some allegations made by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre "lacked inherent credibility." Ruemmler's name appeared thousands of times in records related to Epstein, and the files revealed she had accepted gifts from him, addressed him informally in emails, and offered advice. Ruemmler stated she had no knowledge of any ongoing criminal activity by Epstein and that her emails were taken out of context. Her remarks were criticized by Giuffre's family, who called them "reprehensible." Ruemmler announced in February that she would be resigning from her role as chief legal officer at Goldman Sachs.