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Goldman Sachs Appoints Ex-Prosecutor Sobelman as Investigations Chief

12/16/2025

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Robert Sobelman, a former federal prosecutor, is appointed by Goldman Sachs as its new head of investigations.
Sobelman previously served as chief of the public corruption unit in the Southern District of New York.
He is leaving amid departures tied to the Trump administration's controversial decision to drop the corruption case against outgoing mayor Eric Adams.
Sobelman's prosecutions include cases against Michael Avenatti and Steve Bannon.

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Robert Sobelman, a former federal prosecutor, is appointed by Goldman Sachs as its new head of investigations.
Sobelman previously served as chief of the public corruption unit in the Southern District of New York.
He is leaving amid departures tied to the Trump administration's controversial decision to drop the corruption case against outgoing mayor Eric Adams.
Sobelman's prosecutions include cases against Michael Avenatti and Steve Bannon.