Epstein files end business, political careers across globe

Driving the news: The Justice Department released its final tranche of Epstein files in late January, revealing connections between the convicted sex offender and disgraced financier and some of the world's most powerful political and business figures.

Read more about those facing consequences:

U.S.

Tom Pritzker announced his retirement as executive chair of Hyatt Hotels on Monday, effective immediately, and expressed regret about his past association with Epstein and convicted associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who's serving a 20-year prison sentence related to sex trafficking.

• "Good stewardship also means protecting Hyatt, particularly in the context of my association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, which I deeply regret," said the billionaire Hyatt heir, who confirmed he would not stand for re-election to the company's board.
• "I exercised terrible judgment in maintaining contact with them, and there is no excuse for failing to distance myself sooner. I condemn the actions and the harm caused by Epstein and Maxwell and I feel deep sorrow for the pain they inflicted on their victims."

Brad Karp, chairman of top corporate law firm Paul, Weiss for 18 years, resigned after his emails with Epstein were revealed in the files.

• "Recent reporting has created a distraction and has placed a focus on me that is not in the best interests of the firm," Karp said in a statement.
• Paul, Weiss under Karp was the first law firm to strike a deal offering pro bono work after President Trump targeted attorneys representing his political foes.

Kathy Ruemmler, top counsel at Goldman Sachs, resigned after her emails with Epstein surfaced, showing their close relationship and her downplaying his sex crimes, per AP.

• Ruemmler had served as White House counsel to former President Obama.
• Previously, she tried to distance herself from the correspondence.

Casey Wasserman, a high-profile Hollywood talent agent who chairs the LA28 Olympic committee, said he would sell his agency after his Epstein ties were disclosed.

• High profile clients including pop star Chappell Roan and soccer player Abby Wambach left the agency following the revelations.
• He also faces pressure to step down as Olympics chair, but the LA28 executive committee has stood by him.

Peter Attia, a longevity influencer, stepped down as chief science officer of David Protein and is no longer listed as an adviser at Eight Sleep.

• However, CBS News appears to be keeping Attia as a contributor, multiple outlets reported.

Steve Tisch, chairman and co-owner of the New York Giants, is being investigated by the NFL, commissioner Roger Goodell said earlier this month.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan calls to resign after the Epstein files revealed a closer relationship than previously indicated.

Europe

Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the U.S. who also resigned from the House of Lords, is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police in London.

• House Oversight Democrats have asked Mandelson to answer questions as part of their Epstein probe. His name appeared thousands of times in the files.
• In September, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed Mandelson because of his Epstein ties.

Morgan McSweeney, who said he advised Starmer to appoint Mandelson, resigned as the prime minister's chief of staff this month.

Thorbjørn Jagland, Norway's former prime minister, was charged with aggravated corruption following a police probe into his Epstein ties. He has denied wrongdoing.

• Norwegian police are investigating whether Jagland received gifts, travel and loans due to his position.

Jack Lang, a French politician and former culture minister, resigned from the Arab World Institute in Paris due to his association with Epstein.

• Lang's financial ties to Epstein prompted an investigation into possible tax fraud.

Middle East

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem in Dubai was replaced as chairman and CEO of logistics company DP World.

• "I loved the torture video," Epstein wrote to bin Sulayem in a 2019 email. The recipient's name was previously redacted.

Go deeper: What Jamie Raskin saw in the unredacted Epstein files

Editor's note: This article has been updated with details of Hyatt Hotels heir Tom Pritzker's announcement.