Epstein Accuser’s Family Blasts Former Obama Lawyer Over Credibility Claims
Sandego.net – The Epstein accuser’s family blasts former White House Counsel Kathy Ruemmler after she told a congressional panel that Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s abuse descriptions “lacked inherent credibility.” Giuffre’s relatives accused the lawyer of attempting to minimize her connections to the late sex offender during testimony before the House Oversight Committee.
Ruemmler’s comments emerged Wednesday when the committee released a transcript of its closed-door interview regarding her relationship with Epstein. The former prosecutor, who recently served as Goldman Sachs’ chief legal officer, expressed regret over her interactions with Epstein and acknowledged it as a professional misstep.
Family Response: “The Only Person Who Lacks Credibility”
When questioned about Giuffre’s status as an Epstein accuser, Ruemmler responded, “I don’t know.” She clarified that while she had no reason to doubt Giuffre’s claims, certain allegations struck her as lacking credibility based on her prosecutorial experience.
“The only person who lacks credibility is Kathy Ruemmler, who is trying to get people to believe she didn’t know Jeffrey Epstein was actively engaged in sex trafficking.” — Sky and Amanda Roberts, Giuffre’s brother and sister-in-law
The Roberts family statement condemned Ruemmler’s remarks, noting that Giuffre’s courage prompted more than 50 individuals to resign from positions of power. They called her attempt to undermine Giuffre “reprehensible” and said she “should be ashamed of herself.”
Jami Schlicher, Ruemmler’s public relations representative, pushed back against the characterization that her client was broadly dismissing Giuffre’s allegations. “Ms. Ruemmler was responding to a specific discussion about specific allegations,” Schlicher explained in an email. “She was expressing skepticism regarding particular claims that had not been substantiated, not every allegation Ms. Giuffre ever made.”
Background: From Congressional Testimony to Goldman Sachs Resignation
Giuffre, who died by suicide, made her public allegations against Epstein in 2019, claiming the financier trafficked her and forced her to have sex with his associates, including Prince Andrew, when she was 17. The former prince has consistently denied these claims.
Ruemmler noted that typical trafficking victims identify specific individuals, times, and places rather than naming “multiple world leaders, multiple foreign presidents.” She explained that since she hadn’t directly investigated the case, she would have consulted the chief investigator about evidence and Giuffre interviews.
In February, Ruemmler announced her resignation as Goldman Sachs’ chief legal officer following media coverage of her Epstein connections, including reporting from CNN’s KFile. Although she planned to depart by late June, CEO David Solomon requested she remain as an adviser until a replacement was identified.
“Kathy Ruemmler enriched herself while girls and young women suffered and had their lives destroyed because she enabled their abuser.” — Sky and Amanda Roberts
Investigators also questioned Ruemmler about a September 2015 email in which she wrote, “I want to think about whether there are any counterclaims that could be brought against VR,” with VR referring to Virginia Roberts Giuffre. At that time, Giuffre had filed a defamation lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell, who had characterized Giuffre’s abuse allegations as “obvious lies.”
When asked about the email, Ruemmler said she couldn’t recall it but explained she was “sort of in a generic way trying to show that I’m being somewhat responsive when [Epstein’s] asking my views.” She emphasized that she “didn’t have any direct involvement in any of this.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kathy Ruemmler? She is a former Obama White House Counsel who served as Goldman Sachs’ chief legal officer before resigning in February 2026 following revelations about her connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
What did Ruemmler say about Virginia Roberts Giuffre? During House Oversight Committee testimony, she stated that Giuffre’s abuse descriptions “lacked inherent credibility” while acknowledging she had no reason to doubt her claims outright.
How did Giuffre’s family respond? Sky and Amanda Roberts issued a statement calling Ruemmler’s remarks an attempt to downplay her ties to Epstein and accusing her of trying to cast doubt on Giuffre’s bravery.
What happened to Giuffre? Virginia Roberts Giuffre died by suicide. She made her public allegations against Epstein in 2019 and had previously sued Ghislaine Maxwell for defamation.
Why did Ruemmler resign from Goldman Sachs? She announced her resignation in February 2026 after CNN and other outlets published stories detailing her relationship with Epstein, including an email suggesting she considered counterclaims against Giuffre.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
