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Billionaire Les Wexner testified behind closed doors to the House Oversight Committee that he ended his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein about two decades ago, had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and never witnessed any misconduct, as lawmakers scrutinize his potential role amid the Epstein Files and DOJ handling questions.
A CNN review of the DOJ’s Epstein files shows decades of FBI scrutiny of Les Wexner, with investigators seeking information about his knowledge of Epstein’s sex trafficking, subpoenaing him in 2019 and even labeling him a 'secondary' co-conspirator in some records, though no charges have been filed against Wexner. House Democrats say the material highlights efforts to trace money and identify enablers, and Wexner is set to testify in a deposition as scrutiny continues.
A long-form piece ties Les Wexner to Jeffrey Epstein, detailing Epstein’s control over parts of Wexner’s wealth, Wexner’s substantial donations to Ohio State University (including naming rights on OSU facilities and a new hospital), and renewed pressure as lawmakers seek his deposition and as survivors and critics push to remove his name; Wexner denies knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and says he cut ties in 2007, while OSU faces lawsuits and scrutiny over past donors.
The House Oversight Committee is expanding its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's case by issuing subpoenas to Les Wexner and others connected to Epstein, amidst ongoing efforts to uncover more details about the financier's activities and connections.
Heavily redacted emails from the DOJ suggest the FBI investigated Ohio billionaire Les Wexner for possible connections to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case, but Wexner's legal team states he was not a co-conspirator and cooperated fully with investigators.
Former Ohio State students are demanding the removal of Les Wexner's name from a football facility due to his alleged evasion of subpoenas related to a lawsuit about campus doctor Richard Strauss's sexual abuse, and his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein. The university has not indicated plans to rename the facility, citing strict naming review policies.
Images and documents released by the U.S. House Oversight Committee reveal Les Wexner's apparent contributions to Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday book, including a handwritten note and drawing, amid ongoing investigations into Epstein's sexual abuse crimes and Wexner's connection to Epstein.
Les Wexner, the Ohio entrepreneur known for Victoria's Secret, has significantly increased his wealth—adding over $2 billion in three months—primarily through a 4% stake in AI company CoreWeave, which has seen its valuation soar following a major acquisition and IPO success. Wexner's early investment in CoreWeave, made through a trust for his children, has turned into a multibillion-dollar fortune, highlighting his unexpected but strategic pivot into the tech and AI sectors. Meanwhile, Wexner continues to influence Ohio's tech landscape through real estate development and support for data center expansion.
The Wexner Center for the Arts, funded by philanthropist Les Wexner, will continue its ongoing exhibit featuring the works of Palestinian artist Jumana Manna, despite controversy over her social media posts celebrating Hamas's invasion of Israel. The museum canceled a panel discussion due to current world events but stated that the views expressed by the artists do not represent the museum's views. Some Jewish artists are calling for the exhibition to be canceled, while Manna claims her posts were taken out of context and not intended to celebrate the murder of Jews. The decision comes as Wexner's foundation penalizes Harvard University for not being more pro-Israel.