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James Patterson Demands Apology from Lloyd Blankfein Over Remarks

3/21/2026

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James Patterson, widower of shareholder activist Evelyn Y. Davis, demands an apology from former Goldman Sachs chief executive Lloyd Blankfein for calling her newsletter "expensive and worthless" in his memoir.
Patterson criticizes Blankfein for disrespecting Davis, who challenged corporate power.
He notes Goldman Sachs previously took Davis seriously, citing their newsletter subscription.
Patterson says Blankfein acknowledged Davis's impact and calls on him to apologize for remarks about her legacy.

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James Patterson, widower of shareholder activist Evelyn Y. Davis, demands an apology from former Goldman Sachs chief executive Lloyd Blankfein for calling her newsletter "expensive and worthless" in his memoir.
Patterson criticizes Blankfein for disrespecting Davis, who challenged corporate power.
He notes Goldman Sachs previously took Davis seriously, citing their newsletter subscription.
Patterson says Blankfein acknowledged Davis's impact and calls on him to apologize for remarks about her legacy.