A former White House lawyer has faced criticism from the family of a Jeffrey Epstein survivor. The ex-lawyer, Kathy Ruemmler, had expressed doubts about the survivor's abuse descriptions. This sparked a strong reaction from the family, who accused Ruemmler of trying to downplay her own connections to Epstein.

Ruemmler's statement was made public by a House committee, which released a transcript of her interview. The committee was looking into her ties to Epstein. Ruemmler has since expressed regret.

Further details about Ruemmler's statement and the committee's investigation are available from the source. The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's associates and their potential involvement in his activities.