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Billionaire Les Wexner is set to be deposed in congressional probe of Epstein files
Wexner faces questions on Epstein's financial misappropriation and trafficking allegations amid DOJ document releases, with over 1,000 mentions in files, legal experts say his testimony is crucial.
- On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will depose Les Wexner in New Albany in a closed-door session focused on Jeffrey Epstein.
- Following the DOJ release of Epstein files, investigators noted Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, who served as his financial adviser from 1987 to 2007 with power of attorney in 1991.
- Documents in the DOJ trove show Epstein notes saying he 'never ever, did anything without informing les' and a draft letter describing 'gang stuff' for over 15 years, along with a court affidavit alleging an assault in Wexner's Ohio home.
- Several Ohio politicians have redirected Wexner funds to charities, and a Wexner spokesperson declined to comment on the deposition and donations.
- Committee staff say they coordinated in good faith with Wexner's legal counsel, and his attorney pledged full cooperation while noting a 2019 Assistant U.S. Attorney communication that he was neither a co-conspirator nor target.
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Businessman Les Wexner is expected to face a barrage of questions from lawmakers Wednesday as part of their ongoing probe into Jeffrey Epstein, and one law expert predicted the session to be an explosive and “uncomfortable process” for the aging billionaire and longtime Epstein associate.“It seems like [lawmakers] are very interested, at least getting to the substance of Les Wexner’s relationship here,” said Anthony Marcum, lawyer and assistant …
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