Newly Released Emails Show Former Goldman Sachs General Counsel Sought Advice From Jeffrey Epstein

Newly disclosed Justice Department materials are shedding additional light on the extent to which Jeffrey Epstein maintained contact with high-level officials and advisers, including individuals in the United States government.

Among the most notable revelations: Bloomberg News reports that previously unreleased documents include an email in which Kathy Ruemmler — former White House counsel under President Barack Obama and until recently general counsel of Goldman Sachs — forwarded a nonpublic White House email to Epstein and sought his advice.

The disclosure comes amid broader scrutiny of Epstein’s relationships with influential figures across politics, finance, and international diplomacy.

Ruemmler Steps Down From Goldman Sachs

Ruemmler recently stepped down from her role at Goldman Sachs following renewed examination of her communications with Epstein.

According to reporting, one of the emails included in the DOJ document release shows Ruemmler forwarding internal White House communications related to a 2012 Secret Service scandal in Colombia. The scandal involved members of the Secret Service who were disciplined after allegations of misconduct during preparations for a presidential summit.

At the time, Ruemmler had served as White House counsel and later was reportedly under consideration for attorney general. The forwarded email reportedly concerned internal handling of the matter and related press inquiries.

Bloomberg reports that Ruemmler sought Epstein’s advice regarding how to manage media and reputational concerns connected to the episode.

Ruemmler has not been charged with any wrongdoing in connection with these communications.

Pattern of High-Level Access

The newly surfaced email adds to a broader pattern emerging from released Epstein-related materials, which suggest he maintained ongoing communications with prominent individuals even after his 2008 non-prosecution agreement in Florida.

Public records have previously shown that Epstein remained in contact with financiers, academics, politicians, and former officials long after his conviction.

Separately, in the United Kingdom, Prince Andrew has faced sustained public scrutiny over his association with Epstein. In Norway, a former prime minister has reportedly faced corruption-related investigations tied to disclosures about communications involving Epstein, though details vary by jurisdiction.

Legal analysts caution that being mentioned in correspondence with Epstein does not in itself establish criminal liability. However, the cumulative volume of communications has prompted renewed calls for transparency.

Questions About Information Flow

One emerging concern among observers is whether Epstein received confidential or sensitive information from contacts in government or business settings, and if so, how that information may have been used.

There is no public evidence at this stage that Ruemmler’s forwarded email contained classified information, and no official findings have indicated that any laws were broken in the act of forwarding the communication.

Still, the optics of a former White House counsel seeking advice from Epstein — particularly after his prior conviction — have intensified scrutiny.

Ongoing Document Review

The Justice Department’s phased release of Epstein-related materials continues, with additional documents expected to be reviewed and disclosed.

Advocates for survivors of Epstein’s trafficking network have called for greater transparency while also urging strong privacy protections for victims whose identities have been exposed in past document releases.

Congressional inquiries into aspects of the Epstein case remain ongoing, and lawmakers from both parties have pushed for clearer answers regarding who had contact with Epstein, what information was exchanged, and whether any criminal conduct occurred beyond what has already been prosecuted.

Broader Implications

The latest disclosures underscore how Epstein was able to maintain relationships with influential figures across sectors even after his initial conviction.

While no new criminal charges have been announced in connection with the Ruemmler email disclosure, the documents are likely to fuel further political and legal debate over accountability, transparency, and the scope of Epstein’s network.

As additional materials are reviewed, investigators and journalists continue to examine whether the newly released communications represent isolated interactions — or part of a broader pattern that has yet to be fully understood.