Les Wexner Hits The Hot Seat For His Jeffrey Epstein Related Congressional Deposition (2/20/26)

Les Wexner, the 88-year-old billionaire founder and former CEO of L Brands — the retail empire that once included Victoria’s Secret — sat for a closed-door deposition with the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee as part of the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s network. During the session, Wexner denied any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities, characterizing him as a “world-class con man” who deceived him and misused their relationship. Wexner acknowledged hiring Epstein in the late 1980s to manage his finances and giving him power of attorney, but insisted that their relationship ended around 2007 after he learned of Epstein’s misconduct and alleged that Epstein stole from him. He also said he had only visited Epstein’s private island once and maintained he had no involvement in or knowledge of Epstein’s sex-trafficking crimes.

Lawmakers on the committee, particularly House Democrats, were skeptical of Wexner’s claims of ignorance and downplaying of their long association. They pointed to FBI and Justice Department files showing Wexner’s name repeatedly in connection with Epstein and described him as a significant financial backer whose support helped Epstein gain wealth and connections. Some members of Congress also cited survivor allegations tying Wexner to locations where abuse occurred, and they challenged Wexner’s assertions that he had no involvement or oversight of Epstein’s activities. While the deposition offered Wexner a chance to address his role directly, it did not resolve lingering questions about the depth of his relationship with Epstein, and investigators continue to examine newly released documents and evidence.


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