Kathy Ruemmler

Kathy Ruemmler, formerly the top lawyer for Goldman Sachs, described Jeffrey Epstein as a 'masterful liar' during a House Oversight Committee hearing. Her remarks were part of a congressional investigation into Epstein's activities.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee criticized Kathy Ruemmler for allegedly lying about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, citing emails that reference jokes about massages, Russian women, and Epstein's associates. Ruemmler testified that she had no friendship with Epstein and cut ties after his 2019 indictment, but Democratic representatives dismissed her claims as false.

Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes during their financial association, despite acknowledging awareness of Epstein’s 2008 sex crime conviction. Black stated he stopped working with Epstein in 2018 due to financial and ethical concerns, while denying allegations of sexual misconduct against him as 'baseless.'

Kathy Ruemmler is assisting in the search for her replacement as Goldman’s top lawyer after resigning from the role due to ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The bank’s decision to support Ruemmler following her resignation has caused internal divisions.

Russell Horwitz opposed David Solomon's backing of Kathy Ruemmler and is leaving the bank. The issue was considered taboo among executives.