US EditionBillionaire Les Wexner is set to be deposed in congressional probe of Epstein files
Les Wexner testified about his financial and personal ties to Jeffrey Epstein amid bipartisan congressional scrutiny following extensive Justice Department document releases.
- Les Wexner gave a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee regarding his decades-long ties to Jeffrey Epstein, addressing financial and social connections spanning many years.
- Wexner granted Epstein power of attorney by 1991, allowing Epstein to manage his finances and real estate, though Wexner denies knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities and considers himself a victim of deception.
- Wexner stated he severed ties with Epstein in 2007 after discovering financial misappropriation, including a significant sum, but some lawmakers remain skeptical of his claims and suspect he downplays his involvement.
- The FBI labeled Wexner a 'secondary co-conspirator' in Epstein's sex trafficking case despite limited evidence, while investigations focus on Epstein's use of Wexner's resources and networks.
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Who is Les Wexner, Epstein's billionaire former friend?
Les Wexner, 88, who was behind retailers including Victoria's Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch, was answering questions about his friendship with Epstein in a behind-closed-door session on Wednesday with US Congress. He says he has "done nothing wrong" and has "nothing to hide."
Meet the Press NOW — February 18
A growing number of Senate Republicans are supporting President Trump’s SAVE America Act that could overhaul voting in America. During a deposition with lawmakers, billionaire businessman Les Wexner says he was “conned” by Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss their 2026 midterm strategy.
Billionaire Claims He was 'Duped' by 'Master Manipulator' Epstein
Les Wexner, the billionaire behind brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, and Abercrombie & Fitch, said during a congressional deposition that he is one of many “duped” by Jeffrey Epstein, whom he called a “master manipulator.” House Oversight Democrats traveled to Ohio for the deposition. Wexner declared, as per ABC 6, that he has “done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide,” having cut ties with Epstein decades ago. “To my enorm…
FBI documents expose Les Wexner’s alleged $20 mansion deal with Epstein—and it gets worse
Les Wexner, the 88-year-old billionaire and former Victoria’s Secret chief, is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee in Ohio. This marks a significant step as Congress continues to investigate the network that enabled Jeffrey Epstein‘s crimes. Wexner has been named as a co-conspirator of Epstein in a 2019 FBI document. Wexner is the founder of L Brands, which formerly included Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, and Pink. Do…
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