• Kathy Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs' general counsel, resigns following ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Her resignation is effective June 30, as confirmed by CEO David Solomon.
• Released documents revealed Ruemmler's close personal and advisory relationship with Epstein.
• Ruemmler referred to Epstein in emails as “Uncle Jeffrey” and discussed personal matters with him.
• The revelations have sparked broader scrutiny within finance and politics regarding Epstein’s connections.

Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer for Goldman Sachs, has resigned amid revelations of her connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision comes after the U.S. Justice Department released documents detailing her ties, which included accepting gifts from Epstein and providing him with advice on managing his media presence. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon confirmed her resignation, stating, “I respected her decision... we are grateful for her contributions and sound advice,” emphasizing the impact of her work at the firm, according to Reuters and CBS News.

The investigation documents disclosed extensive communication between Ruemmler and Epstein, including personal messages where she referred to him as “sweetie” and “Uncle Jeffrey.” In one correspondence, she even noted, “I adore him. It's like having another older brother!” This personal relationship raised significant questions about the nature of her interactions with Epstein, especially given his history of sex crimes. Her resignation is set to take effect on June 30 as she cited the media attention on her involvement as a "distraction," according to South China Morning Post and Le Monde.