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Les Wexner to Testify on Epstein Ties Amid Controversy

2/18/2026

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Les Wexner, former Victoria's Secret chief, will testify to the House Oversight Committee about ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
He is named a co-conspirator in a released Federal Bureau of Investigation document, though he has not faced charges.
Witnesses allege Wexner granted Epstein control over his finances via power of attorney and sold a Manhattan mansion to Epstein for $20 million.
Wexner's spokesperson has denied these claims.

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Les Wexner, former Victoria's Secret chief, will testify to the House Oversight Committee about ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
He is named a co-conspirator in a released Federal Bureau of Investigation document, though he has not faced charges.
Witnesses allege Wexner granted Epstein control over his finances via power of attorney and sold a Manhattan mansion to Epstein for $20 million.
Wexner's spokesperson has denied these claims.