Former Goldman Sachs lawyer and Obama counsel faces House questions over Epstein ties

Kathryn Ruemmler, former general counsel of Goldman Sachs and White House counsel to President Barack Obama, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday about her relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The hearing marks the latest effort by lawmakers to examine the network of powerful figures linked to Epstein, according to KELO-AM and The Independent.

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The IndependentCongress to grill Goldman Sachs executive over newly revealed Epstein tiesKELO-AMGoldman lawyer Ruemmler to be questioned by House panel on Epstein ties

Ruemmler's appearance comes amid internal turmoil at Goldman Sachs. Raw Story reported that the bank's effort to move past the Epstein scandal has "just gotten messier." The outlet detailed that Ruemmler was supposed to leave the firm in June after her ties became public, but she remains in place, "creating tension among staffers and impeding the hiring of her replacement."

Raw StoryGoldman Sachs roiled as Epstein adviser's exit takes a turn

"Goldman Sachs' messy attempt to move past a damaging scandal related to Jeffrey Epstein has just gotten messier."

The scrutiny follows a Justice Department report that, according to Raw Story, disclosed Ruemmler had accepted lavish gifts from Epstein and coached him on dealing with investigators. The Independent noted that lawmakers are examining "years of Epstein contacts" involving the former top lawyer.

"former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs who was White House counsel to President Barack Obama"

KTARFormer Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler to testify in Epstein probe

Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as part of a broader investigation into Epstein's network, KTAR and WKMG reported. The hearing is expected to focus on the nature and extent of her interactions with Epstein while she held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and in the Obama administration.