Billionaire Les Wexner to testify before Congress about ties to Epstein
Billionaire Les Wexner is set to testify before Congress regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein, amid investigations into Epstein's criminal activities.
Les Wexner, the billionaire owner of Victoria’s Secret, will provide testimony before Congress focusing on his connections to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. This testimony is part of a broader investigation by the House oversight committee into Epstein's numerous offenses, and Wexner has been called due to his controversial links to Epstein throughout the years. Although Wexner has faced scrutiny for his association with Epstein, he has consistently denied any misconduct derived from that relationship.
Wexner hired Epstein in 1991 to manage his wealth, establishing a significant business partnership. However, the relationship soured after Wexner claims he severed ties in 2007. He has publicly asserted that he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal activities and alleged that Epstein misappropriated $46 million of his assets following their professional separation. The testimony comes on the heels of revelations about the extent of Epstein's influence within elite circles, which has raised questions about responsibility among his associates.
The repercussions of Wexner's testimony hold considerable implications, not just for his personal reputation and finances but also for wider discussions on accountability among influential figures connected to Epstein. As Congress continues its investigation, the spotlight remains on how elite networks can sometimes protect those involved in serious misconduct, and whether further scrutiny might lead to systemic accountability in similar cases in the future.