Feb 20 • 21:56 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Billionaire former CEO of Victoria's Secret says he knows Epstein but denies knowledge of his crimes

Leslie Wexner, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret, acknowledged his association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein but claimed he had no knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.

Leslie Wexner, the 88-year-old billionaire and ex-CEO of Victoria's Secret, has made headlines following his testimony regarding his connections to the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Wexner admitted to having visited Epstein’s private island but asserted that he was unaware of the criminal activities facilitated by Epstein, including sex trafficking. During his deposition, he emphasized that he severed ties with Epstein nearly two decades ago and has not faced any criminal charges related to the case.

The recent release of millions of documents related to Epstein by the U.S. Department of Justice has sparked renewed interest in the connections he maintained with powerful individuals, including former President Donald Trump. Epstein's notorious history, which includes a guilty plea in 2008 to charges related to prostitution and involvement with a minor, has placed his high-profile associations under scrutiny. Wexner's assertions contribute to the ongoing discourse about accountability among influential figures connected to Epstein before and after his conviction.

Wexner's declaration that he never witnessed or participated in any of Epstein's criminal activities is significant in light of how Epstein’s network affected numerous businesses and individuals. As investigations continue and more documents emerge, the implications of Wexner's testimony could extend beyond his own reputation, potentially affecting the broader landscape of those associated with Epstein during and after his rise and fall as a financier.

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