Kathryn Ruemmler, former general counsel of Goldman Sachs, testified on Wednesday in a private congressional hearing regarding her interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. During her testimony to a House committee, Ruemmler stated that in the six years she knew Epstein, she observed no evidence of him abusing women or girls. She acknowledged later recognizing Epstein as a ‘masterful liar.’

Upon details of her association with Epstein becoming public, Ruemmler resigned earlier this year from her high-profile role at Goldman Sachs. Her annual salary was reportedly $25 million. The revelation of numerous emails by the Justice Department indicated her connection with Epstein was more extensive and personal than previously understood.

The emails showed that she had offered Epstein advice, accepted gifts, and had informally communicated with him through emails, even addressing him as ‘sweetie.’ She also advised him on handling past allegations related to his 2008 guilty plea in Florida concerning soliciting sex from a minor.

Ruemmler explained that her relationship with Epstein began in summer 2014. At that time, she had recently left her position as White House counsel during the Obama administration to join Latham & Watkins’ white-collar defense team leadership.

She remarked, ‘I can see now that he used me and other reputable individuals to enhance his reputation. I now understand that he often exaggerated his relationships with people like me to others.’ These remarks were part of her opening statement to the House Oversight Committee in the closed-door hearing, a copy of which was acquired by The New York Times.

Ruemmler is a notable figure on Wall Street whose career was impacted due to her links with Epstein. Her resignation followed the release of emails that highlighted a deeper level of interaction and familiarity with Epstein than had been publicly acknowledged.