Ruemmler announced her departure as a top corporate lawyer on Thursday evening local time. David M. Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, said he accepted her resignation and respected her decision.
What were the reasons for Ruemmler leaving Goldman Sachs?
When did Ruemmler announce her departure?
What gifts did Ruemmler receive from Epstein?
What does Ruemmler think about his relationship with Epstein?
Her cooperation with this company is expected to end in the summer, the Financial Times reported. — I made the decision that the media attention on me due to my previous work as a lawyer began to become a drag – said Ruemmler, who is one of the highest-paid lawyers in the US, according to CNN.
A famous lawyer leaves Goldman Sachs. She had contacts with Epstein
Ruemmler and Goldman Sachs officials have maintained for years that her relationship with Epstein went beyond professional matters. However, e-mails, text messages and photos revealed by the Ministry of Justice at the end of January show that she maintained a relationship with this financier and received gifts from him for yearsincluding a Hermes handbag, Apple products, spa and hairdresser visits, and plane tickets.
The woman discussed her dating experiences with him. In one of Ruemmler's messages She called Epstein “Uncle Jeffrey”. She also allegedly asked Epstein about a trip to his private island, but it is not known whether such a visit took place.
It also appears that as part of an email exchange about her potential employment with the hedge fund Citadel, asked Epstein if he planned to “trade one of his Russian girls” for her salary — reported by the Financial Times.
Ruemmler and Epstein's correspondence covers the years 2014-2019. In 2008, Epstein was convicted in a Florida state court of sexually abusing minors.
Ruemmler stated that she regretted knowing Epstein and assured that she was not aware of his criminal activities.
