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House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Les Wexner in Epstein Investigation
1/8/2026, 5:58:23 AM
Subpoenas Issued for Key Figures
On January 7, 2026, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform issued subpoenas to billionaire Les Wexner and two executors of Jeffrey Epstein's estate, attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into Epstein's sex trafficking activities. Representative Robert Garcia, a Democrat from California, emphasized the importance of these subpoenas in delivering justice for survivors and uncovering those who enabled Epstein's crimes. Garcia stated, “These subpoenas for the executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, and billionaire benefactor Les Wexner, are an enormous step forward in our investigation.”
Background on Les Wexner's Relationship with Epstein
Les Wexner, the founder of L Brands, which includes Victoria's Secret, has had a long-standing relationship with Epstein dating back to the 1980s. Wexner previously hired Epstein to manage his personal finances. Although Wexner claims to have severed ties with Epstein in 2007 following allegations of sexual abuse, public records indicate that their financial connections persisted. In a 2019 letter, Wexner expressed regret over his association with Epstein, stating, “I deeply regret having ever crossed his path.”
Official Statements & Responses
Wexner's representatives have consistently maintained that he was neither a co-conspirator nor a target in any investigations related to Epstein. They cited a 2019 statement from attorney Brad Edwards, who represented several Epstein victims, expressing doubts about claims of Wexner's awareness of Epstein's activities. Wexner's legal team has indicated that he will cooperate fully with the investigation, as he did with previous inquiries by the U.S. Attorney's office.
Criticism & Opposition
Despite the bipartisan support for the subpoenas, some Republican members of the House Oversight Committee were hesitant to advance them. However, both Garcia and Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna acknowledged the significance of Wexner's testimony, with Luna stating, “I think that this is a sound motion for subpoena because Les Wexner has been named by victims and also, too, is in a number of documentaries.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
There are discrepancies regarding the extent of Wexner's involvement with Epstein. While Wexner's representatives assert he was unaware of Epstein's criminal activities, other sources, including testimonies from Epstein survivors, suggest that Indyke and Kahn, as executors of Epstein's estate, may have facilitated his crimes through their management of his legal and financial affairs.
What's Next
The subpoenas for Wexner, Indyke, and Kahn are expected to be formalized and scheduled for testimony soon. The House Oversight Committee has already received thousands of documents from Epstein's estate, and the investigation continues to seek clarity on the financial networks that supported Epstein's operations.
Verbatim Quotes
- “These subpoenas for the executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, and billionaire benefactor Les Wexner, are an enormous step forward in our investigation to deliver justice for the survivors and truth for the American people,” — Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California
- “I deeply regret having ever crossed his path,” — Les Wexner, in a 2019 letter regarding Epstein
