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Goldman Sachs’ chief legal officer, Kathryn Ruemmler, announced she will resign after months of scrutiny over her ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Emails Reveal Controversial Ties The US Department of Justice released emails showing Ruemmler called Epstein “Uncle Jeffrey.” They also show she advised him on handling media questions and accepted luxury gifts. However, Ruemmler said, “My responsibility is to put Goldman Sachs’ interests first.” She explained that she met Epstein in her role as a lawyer. She stressed that she knew nothing about his ongoing criminal conduct. CEO Praises Her Contributions Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon thanked Ruemmler for her “sound advice” and her service to the firm. He added, “Kathy has been a mentor and friend to many of our people, and we will miss her.” She will officially leave the company on June 30, 2026. PR Challenges for Goldman Sachs Although the emails do not suggest wrongdoing, they created a public relations challenge for the bank. Ruemmler led Goldman’s reputational risk committee and joined the firm in 2020. In addition, a Goldman spokesperson explained, “Epstein often offered unsolicited favors and gifts to many of his business contacts.” Broader Corporate Impact Ruemmler’s resignation follows a trend of corporate departures linked to Epstein. Last week, Brad Karp, chairman of the US law firm Paul Weiss, stepped down after emails showed he discussed Epstein’s 2008 convicti
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Tarique Rahman Set to Become Bangladesh’s Next Prime Minister

Tarique Rahman is poised to become the next prime minister of Bangladesh…

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