Epstein Files Fallout: Who Has Resigned, Been Fired, Or Is Under Investigation

The resignations started within hours of the release.

Kathy Ruemmler quit Goldman Sachs immediately after her name surfaced in the Epstein files. She was the bank’s chief legal officer. Before that, she served as White House Counsel under Obama from 2011 to 2014. No explanation to staff. No transition period. Just gone.

From The New York Times:

“The Justice Department’s latest release of files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has set off global repercussions across politics, finance, entertainment and academia. While some links to Mr. Epstein were previously known, the new documents have provided more detail about the extent of his network and the high-profile individuals who associated with him. Ms. Ruemmler’s departure marks one of the most significant corporate casualties of the ongoing document releases, which have prompted internal reviews at major financial institutions with any historical connection to Mr. Epstein or his associates.”

Brad Karp was next. The chairman of Paul Weiss, one of the nation’s most powerful law firms, resigned his post after emails between him and Epstein became public. Karp had visited Epstein’s Manhattan mansion. He asked Epstein to help his son get a job with Woody Allen. The firm announced Scott Barshay as his replacement.

From CNBC:

“Brad Karp, the chairman of the major law firm Paul Weiss, resigned that post after fallout over emails between him and Epstein were made public. Karp also visited Epstein’s Manhattan mansion and asked him to help his son get a job with director Woody Allen. Representatives for Paul Weiss declined to comment beyond their press release announcing Scott Barshay as the law firm’s new chair.”

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem ran DP World for ten years. The Dubai-based ports giant operates shipping terminals across the globe. Then the Epstein files came out. Documents showed Epstein once called him one of his “most trusted friends.” On February 13, bin Sulayem was out.

From The New York Times:

“The head of the Dubai-based ports giant DP World resigned on Friday, the company said, amid mounting scrutiny of his ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The departure of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem as chairman and chief executive came after the release of documents that showed the Emirati executive had maintained a relationship with Epstein.”

Casey Wasserman built a sports and entertainment empire. His agency represents athletes, actors, and musicians. He is also chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Then his emails to Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced. Flirtatious messages sent years ago. By Friday, Wasserman announced he was selling his agency. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called for him to step down as Olympics chair. Athletes began defecting.

From The Guardian:

“Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after links to Ghislaine Maxwell exposed in Epstein files. Wasserman joins a lengthy parade of business figures who have resigned or stepped down over their contacts with Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, or Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein’s abuse of underage girls.”

Across the Atlantic, British authorities moved on Prince Andrew. The Duke of York was arrested, then released. UK law enforcement confirmed they are reviewing the Epstein files for potential crimes committed on British soil.

From The Guardian:

“Millions of files related to the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a ‘global criminal enterprise’ that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, according to a panel of independent investigators. The files, released under the Trump administration’s Transparency Act, contain flight logs, financial records, and communications that detail relationships between Epstein and hundreds of prominent individuals across multiple industries and countries.”

Leslie Wexner testified before the House Oversight Committee. The billionaire founder of L Brands, which owned Victoria’s Secret, sat for a deposition behind closed doors. Democrats on the committee said afterward they found his answers lacking. Wexner has long maintained he was a victim of Epstein’s financial fraud. The files identify him as a “co-conspirator,” though he has not been charged with any crime.

Yes, the Epstein Files rollout has been botched by Pam Bondi. Yes it’s been slow. Yes it’s still not even fully complete. But we are seeing progress and we are seeing some pretty big names going down or at least voluntarily resigning from key positions. Now we just need to see a massive increase.

Disclaimer: This article reports on public allegations and investigations based on officially released government documents. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Inclusion in this report does not constitute an accusation of criminal conduct.