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Paul Weiss Partners Turned on Brad Karp After Learning Extent of His Epstein Ties

Mr. Karp resigned as chairman of the elite law firm after senior partners met to decide his future.

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Brad Karp’s problems began months ago when embarrassing revelations about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein began to dribble out of the Justice Department’s files.

‘Gang Stuff’ and ‘Illicit Trysts’: How Epstein Sought Leverage With the Wealthy

Jeffrey Epstein drafted letters to men like the retail billionaire Leslie Wexner in which he hinted at shared secrets.

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Leslie Wexner, the retail billionaire behind Victoria’s Secret, was one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most important clients.

Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout

The decision followed the release of a series of embarrassing emails between Mr. Karp and Jeffrey Epstein.

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“Recent reporting has created a distraction and has placed a focus on me that is not in the best interests of the firm,” Brad Karp said in a statement from Paul Weiss.
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