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France Intensifies Epstein Investigations; New Mexico Launches Truth Commission

2/19/2026

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France Investigates Epstein

French authorities have intensified investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's activities following the U.S. Department of Justice's release of 3.5 million files.
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau has urged victims to come forward, noting evidence could prompt inquiries into trafficking and financial crimes involving French nationals.
In New Mexico, lawmakers established a bipartisan truth commission with a $2.5 million budget to investigate abuse at Epstein's Zorro Ranch and gather survivor testimonies, signaling accountability.

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Wexner Testifies on Epstein

U.S. House Oversight Committee will depose Les Wexner, billionaire founder of L Brands, named as a co-conspirator in a 2019 FBI document on Jeffrey Epstein.
Committee staff will travel to Ohio for the deposition.
Wexner, founder of L Brands and an Epstein client, says he severed ties after discovering financial misappropriations.
Wexner's testimony could provide crucial insights into Epstein's wealth and operations as the fourth person deposed in the investigation.

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Historical Context

The 2019 release of FBI documents on Jeffrey Epstein revealed a vast network of abuse, implicating figures like Les Wexner, founder of L Brands. This inquiry, which uncovered over 3.5 million files, reflects a societal reckoning with sexual exploitation, reminiscent of the 1991 Anita Hill hearings. The ongoing investigations may reshape accountability for powerful individuals involved in similar abuses.

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France Investigates Epstein

French authorities have intensified investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's activities following the U.S. Department of Justice's release of 3.5 million files.
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau has urged victims to come forward, noting evidence could prompt inquiries into trafficking and financial crimes involving French nationals.
In New Mexico, lawmakers established a bipartisan truth commission with a $2.5 million budget to investigate abuse at Epstein's Zorro Ranch and gather survivor testimonies, signaling accountability.

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