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Former Obama White House counsel to face House questioning over Epstein ties

Former Obama White House counsel to face House questioning over Epstein ties

Summary

Kathryn Ruemmler, who was White House counsel under President Obama, will testify before a House committee about her connection to Jeffrey Epstein. She has been linked to Epstein through emails and documents and recently resigned from Goldman Sachs, where she worked as chief legal officer.

Key Facts

  • Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel under President Obama.
  • She is scheduled to testify before the House oversight committee about ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Documents and emails show Ruemmler accepted gifts from Epstein and advised him about questions on his crimes.
  • Epstein was a convicted sex offender who pleaded guilty to state prostitution charges involving minors.
  • Ruemmler resigned from her chief legal officer role at Goldman Sachs but may continue as an adviser.
  • Lawmakers questioned Goldman Sachs about Ruemmler’s relationship with Epstein and what she disclosed before joining the firm.
  • Ruemmler states she had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal actions and denies wrongdoing.
  • Her testimony will be private, with the committee expected to release a transcript later.
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