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Les Wexner Denies Epstein Ties Amid Congressional Testimony

2/20/2026

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Wexner Denies Epstein Ties

Les Wexner, former CEO of L Brands, testified before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, denying wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
He said he severed ties with Epstein in 2007 after discovering Epstein's theft.
Rep. Robert Garcia and others said Wexner downplayed the relationship and that his financial support aided Epstein.
Newly released documents show Wexner remained in contact with Epstein until 2008.

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Wexner Testifies Against Epstein

Les Wexner, former CEO of L Brands, testified before the House Oversight Committee that he was "duped" by Jeffrey Epstein and cut ties in 2007 after discovering Epstein's theft of "vast sums" from his family.
Newly released documents show Wexner remained in contact with Epstein through 2008, conflicting with his 2007 severance claim.
Representative Robert Garcia said Wexner provided substantial financial support to Epstein and helped enable his operations.

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Historical Context

Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 guilty plea for soliciting prostitution marked a pivotal moment in his controversial dealings with powerful figures, including Les Wexner, who reportedly provided him over $46 million. Despite claiming to sever ties in 2007, Wexner's recent congressional testimony reveals ongoing connections, highlighting systemic failures in accountability that allowed Epstein's exploitation to persist, raising significant ethical concerns about elite complicity.

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Wexner Denies Epstein Ties

Les Wexner, former CEO of L Brands, testified before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, denying wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
He said he severed ties with Epstein in 2007 after discovering Epstein's theft.
Rep. Robert Garcia and others said Wexner downplayed the relationship and that his financial support aided Epstein.
Newly released documents show Wexner remained in contact with Epstein until 2008.

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