Billionaire Les Wexner to testify before Congress about ties to Epstein

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Victoria BekiempisFebruary 18, 2026 at 04:10 PM

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Billionaire Les Wexner, former owner of Victoria's Secret, is scheduled to testify before Congress on Wednesday regarding his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner was subpoenaed by the House oversight committee as part of their investigation into Epstein's crimes. The testimony will occur in a closed-door deposition. Wexner hired Epstein in 1991 to manage his money and claims he severed ties in 2007, alleging Epstein misappropriated $46 million. Other Epstein associates, including Ghislaine Maxwell, have also been subpoenaed, with Maxwell invoking her right to remain silent. Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act last year, mandating the release of investigative files, though some believe millions of pages remain undisclosed.

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