Overview
- Goldman executive John Rogers disputed a Wall Street Journal report that he prepared a contingency plan to ease out general counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, calling it completely untrue.
- CEO David Solomon voiced support for Ruemmler, describing her as an excellent general counsel who retains leadership and board backing.
- Emails released by the House Oversight Committee and reporting cited by the Journal depict frequent and personal exchanges between Ruemmler and Epstein, including discussions about housing and travel.
- Goldman said Ruemmler proactively disclosed her association with Epstein during hiring and that the firm conducted its own diligence and was satisfied.
- Ruemmler said she regretted knowing Epstein, maintained she never represented or advocated for him, and acknowledged being discussed by his team in 2019 for potential defense roles that she says she did not undertake.