Les Wexner, the billionaire founder of L Brands and a key figure in the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee. His name surfaced as one of Epstein's co-conspirators in a 2019 FBI document, prompting lawmakers to seek answers about his involvement and Epstein's considerable wealth. Unlike previous depositions, Wexner will be deposed in his home state of Ohio, where committee members and staff are traveling for the scheduled hearing.

Wexner's potential cooperation is highly anticipated as it could provide crucial information regarding Epstein's financial empire and connections. Given the gravity of Epstein's crimes and the substantial implications for numerous individuals, the House committee is eager to understand how Epstein managed to maintain such influence and resources. A spokesperson for Wexner has not disclosed whether he will assert his Fifth Amendment rights during the questioning, which could further complicate the proceedings.

As the investigation unfolds, Wexner's testimony may shed light on the broader networks surrounding Epstein and reveal insights into the systemic failures that allowed his criminal activities to prosper unchecked for so long. With the hearings taking place, attention remains fixated on the accountability of powerful elites involved in Epstein's life and the potential repercussions for the institutions they represent.