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congressional investigation into billionaire Les Wexner's decades-long relationship with convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein represents a critical governance and reputational crisis affecting the retail sector, particularly **Victoria's Secret and L Brands**. Between February 18-26, 2026, Wexner testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Epstein dating to the 1980s, during which he granted Epstein power of attorney over his personal finances in 1991—a decision that enabled Epstein to misappropriate several hundred million dollars before Wexner's wife discovered the misconduct in 2008. The Department of Justice released over **3 million pages of Epstein files** under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, with Wexner's name appearing over **4,000 times** in released documents, though he has never been charged with any crime.\n\n**Retail Sector Implications**: The investigation exposes governance vulnerabilities in major retail organizations. Wexner's continued prominence at Ohio State University—with facilities bearing his name including the Wexner Center for the Arts, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and Les Wexner Football Complex—demonstrates how institutional relationships can shield high-profile donors from accountability scrutiny. Ohio lawmakers including Senator Jon Husted and Representatives Mike Carey and Joyce Beatty have redirected Wexner's campaign contributions ($3,500-$20,000 donations) to trafficking victim charities, signaling political distancing from the retail magnate. This coordinated response reflects broader consumer and stakeholder pressure on retail leadership to demonstrate ethical governance.\n\n**Congressional Testimony Reveals Credibility Gaps**: During his deposition, Wexner claimed he was \"duped by a world-class con man\" and repeatedly stated he could not \"recall\" specific events, despite appearing hundreds of times in released Epstein files. Democratic committee members expressed significant skepticism, with Rep. Stephen Lynch arguing that Wexner \"gave Epstein credibility\" and enabled his crimes, while Rep. Jasmine Crockett noted the committee is \"running into dead ends\" following the money trail. Wexner's testimony that he visited Epstein's island, Little Saint James, only once for approximately one hour contradicts the extensive financial and personal documentation suggesting a much closer relationship. The investigation also highlighted DOJ transparency failures, with Attorney General Pam Bondi unredacting Wexner's name within 40 minutes of the issue being raised, raising questions about document management protocols affecting innocent parties and actual perpetrators alike.\n\n**Seller and Brand Ecosystem Impact**: For e-commerce sellers and brand partners, this investigation signals heightened scrutiny of retail leadership governance and supply chain ethics. Victoria's Secret, which Wexner founded and led through L Brands, faces potential brand reputation damage as the investigation continues with depositions scheduled for former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton on February 26-27. Sellers in the apparel, intimate apparel, and beauty categories who partner with or source through Victoria's Secret-affiliated channels should monitor governance developments, as institutional accountability pressure may drive operational or strategic changes affecting supplier relationships, compliance requirements, and brand positioning in the marketplace.",[99,102,105,108,111,114,117,120],{"title":100,"answer":101,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What timeline should sellers expect for corporate governance investigations to resolve?","The Wexner case demonstrates that corporate governance investigations can span 15-35+ years from initial relationship to congressional deposition. Sellers should not expect rapid resolution: the investigation began with Epstein's 1991 relationship with Wexner and continues through 2026 with ongoing depositions. For sellers, this means: assume supply chain uncertainty persists for extended periods; avoid making major business decisions based on investigation outcomes; maintain diversified customer relationships; and monitor quarterly updates rather than expecting definitive resolution. Congressional investigations typically conclude with reports rather than criminal charges, leaving reputational ambiguity that affects business operations for years.",{"title":103,"answer":104,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"When are additional congressional depositions scheduled in this investigation?","The House Oversight Committee has scheduled depositions for former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton on February 26-27, 2026, as part of the ongoing investigation into Epstein-related crimes and connections. Additional subpoenas have been issued to other Epstein associates including Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn. These upcoming depositions suggest the investigation will continue revealing connections between high-profile individuals and Epstein, potentially affecting institutional relationships and brand partnerships across multiple sectors.",{"title":106,"answer":107,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What supply chain implications exist for apparel and intimate apparel sellers?","Sellers in apparel, intimate apparel, and beauty categories should monitor governance developments affecting Victoria's Secret and L Brands, as institutional accountability pressure may drive operational or strategic changes affecting supplier relationships and compliance requirements. The investigation's focus on financial misconduct and governance failures signals heightened stakeholder expectations for ethical leadership, potentially requiring enhanced due diligence, compliance certifications, and supply chain ethics verification when partnering with major retail brands or their affiliated channels.",{"title":109,"answer":110,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How does the DOJ transparency failure affect innocent parties and accountability?","The investigation revealed significant DOJ transparency issues when four of six men identified by Rep. Ro Khanna as having Epstein ties were actually randomly selected for FBI photo lineups with no connection to Epstein. Attorney General Pam Bondi unredacted Wexner's name within 40 minutes of the issue being raised, demonstrating inconsistent document management protocols. This failure to protect innocent individuals' reputations while managing redactions for actual perpetrators signals systemic accountability gaps affecting both justice outcomes and institutional credibility.",{"title":112,"answer":113,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What credibility issues emerged during Wexner's congressional testimony?","During his February 18, 2026 deposition, Wexner claimed he was 'duped by a world-class con man' and repeatedly stated he could not 'recall' specific events, despite appearing hundreds of times in released Epstein files. Democratic committee members expressed significant skepticism, with Rep. Stephen Lynch arguing Wexner 'gave Epstein credibility' and enabled his crimes. Wexner's testimony that he visited Epstein's island only once contradicts extensive financial documentation suggesting a much closer relationship, raising questions about his accountability and governance judgment.",{"title":115,"answer":116,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How are Ohio lawmakers responding to the Wexner investigation?","Ohio politicians including Senator Jon Husted, Representatives Mike Carey and Joyce Beatty, and Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin have redirected Wexner's campaign contributions ($3,500-$20,000 donations) to charities supporting trafficking victims and youth empowerment. This coordinated political distancing reflects broader consumer and stakeholder pressure on retail leadership to demonstrate ethical governance. The response signals that institutional relationships with controversial figures face reputational and political consequences, affecting brand partnerships and community standing.",{"title":118,"answer":119,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What does the 4,000+ document references to Wexner reveal about retail governance risks?","Wexner's name appearing over 4,000 times in released Epstein files despite never being charged with a crime demonstrates how governance vulnerabilities can persist in major retail organizations. The investigation reveals that institutional relationships (Ohio State University naming facilities after Wexner) and financial influence can shield high-profile donors from accountability scrutiny. For sellers, this signals that retail leadership governance standards are under increased pressure, potentially requiring enhanced compliance monitoring and supply chain ethics verification when partnering with major retail brands.",{"title":121,"answer":122,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How does the Wexner investigation affect Victoria's Secret sellers and brand partners?","The congressional investigation into Les Wexner's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein creates governance accountability pressure on Victoria's Secret and L Brands, potentially affecting supplier relationships and compliance requirements. Sellers in apparel and intimate apparel categories should monitor developments, as institutional scrutiny may drive operational changes, enhanced due diligence requirements, or strategic repositioning affecting partnerships. The investigation's focus on Wexner's financial misconduct (misappropriating several hundred million dollars) and governance failures signals heightened stakeholder expectations for ethical leadership across the retail sector.",[124,129,134,138,143,147,151,155,159,163,168,173,178,183,187,192,197,201,206,211,215,220,224,228,233,237,242,246,250,254,258,262,266,270,274,278,282,287,291,295,299,303,308,312,316,320,324,328,331,335,339,344,348,352,356,360,364,368,372,376,380,384,388,392,395,399,402,406,410,414,418,422,426,430,433,438,442,446,450,453,457,461,465,468,472,476,480,484,488,492,496,500,504],{"id":125,"title":126,"source":127,"logo":29,"time":128},440739,"Billionaire Les Wexner to be deposed in congressional probe of Epstein files","https://www.richmondregister.com/ap/business/billionaire-les-wexner-to-be-deposed-in-congressional-probe-of-epstein-files/article_f65545e2-d8d0-57d0-9fa8-84550b9281d3.html","1天前",{"id":130,"title":131,"source":132,"logo":58,"time":133},440738,"Ohio billionaire political funder Les Wexner to be deposed by members of Congress in Epstein probe","https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/18/ohio-billionaire-political-funder-les-wexner-to-be-deposed-by-members-of-congress-in-epstein-probe/","23小时前",{"id":135,"title":136,"source":137,"logo":49,"time":133},440737,"Billionaire Victoria's Secret mogul Les Wexner to testify in House Jeffrey Epstein probe","https://www.foxnews.com/politics/billionaire-victorias-secret-mogul-les-wexner-testify-house-jeffrey-epstein-probe",{"id":139,"title":140,"source":141,"logo":33,"time":142},440736,"Billionaire Victoria’s Secret mogul Les Wexner to testify in House Jeffrey Epstein probe","https://www.fox8tv.com/billionaire-victorias-secret-mogul-les-wexner-to-testify-in-house-jeffrey-epstein-probe/","22小时前",{"id":144,"title":145,"source":146,"logo":16,"time":142},441869,"Les Wexner gives written statement to Congress in Jeffrey Epstein deposition","https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/new-albany/house-oversight-committee-to-depose-les-wexner-in-new-albany/",{"id":148,"title":149,"source":150,"logo":36,"time":142},440735,"Les Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, explained","https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/18/les-wexner-jeffrey-epstein-ties-testimony",{"id":152,"title":153,"source":154,"logo":25,"time":142},440734,"Les Wexner's 2019 statements on Epstein relationship","https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/18/les-wexner-2019-statement-jeffrey-epstein-relationship",{"id":156,"title":157,"source":158,"logo":74,"time":142},440733,"House Oversight Committee to depose Les Wexner in New Albany","https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/house-oversight-committee-depose-les-113000029.html",{"id":160,"title":161,"source":162,"logo":74,"time":128},440732,"Les Wexner set for Congressional deposition Wednesday","https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/les-wexner-set-congressional-deposition-003000216.html",{"id":164,"title":165,"source":166,"logo":83,"time":167},440731,"Les Wexner to testify before Congress about his Epstein ties","https://www.ms.now/news/les-wexner-to-testify-before-congress-about-his-epstein-ties","21小时前",{"id":169,"title":170,"source":171,"logo":36,"time":172},442000,"\"Denied everything\": Dems blast Wexner for downplaying Epstein ties","https://www.axios.com/2026/02/18/les-wexner-epstein-oversight-deposition","14小时前",{"id":174,"title":175,"source":176,"logo":71,"time":177},442001,"Les Wexner, longtime Epstein benefactor, testifies before House committee","https://www.cbsnews.com/news/les-wexner-jeffrey-epstein-house-testimony/","17小时前",{"id":179,"title":180,"source":181,"logo":41,"time":182},439351,"The Epstein files release failed the survivors twice","https://www.salon.com/2026/02/10/the-epstein-files-release-failed-the-survivors-twice/","8天前",{"id":184,"title":185,"source":186,"logo":28,"time":182},439350,"Late Night Mines Trump’s Million Mentions in the Epstein Files","https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/arts/television/late-night-trump-epstein.html",{"id":188,"title":189,"source":190,"logo":5,"time":191},440760,"Mayor Ginther declines to give away Wexner donations while others do","https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/16/columbus-politicians-donate-wexnginther-declines-to-give-away-wexner-donations-while-others-doer-fun/88691029007/","2天前",{"id":193,"title":194,"source":195,"logo":38,"time":196},441893,"KNEB-AM 960 AM – 100.3 FM - House Oversight Committee set to depose former Epstein associate Leslie Wexner","https://ruralradio.com/kneb-am/abc_news/house-oversight-committee-set-to-depose-former-epstein-associate-leslie-wexner-abcidc85cf0de/","19小时前",{"id":198,"title":199,"source":200,"logo":57,"time":128},441892,"Les Wexner to be deposed by House committee Wednesday in Jeffrey Epstein investigation","https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/les-wexner-deposed-house-committee-jeffrey-epstein-investigation/530-8a3ab5d1-3452-4855-b427-a4c4ec58e82a",{"id":202,"title":203,"source":204,"logo":31,"time":205},439340,"Calif. lawmaker’s Epstein bombshell outs 4 random men with no connection to sick billionaire pedophile","https://nypost.com/2026/02/15/us-news/california-lawmakers-epstein-bombshell-outs-4-random-men-with-no-connection/","3天前",{"id":207,"title":208,"source":209,"logo":63,"time":210},439384,"Four men in unredacted files named by Ro Khanna have no ties to Epstein","https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/13/four-men-unredacted-epstein-files-no-ties-ro-khanna","5天前",{"id":212,"title":213,"source":214,"logo":48,"time":128},439383,"Questions swirl over Ohio billionaire Les Wexner’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein","https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/17/les-wexner-jeffrey-epstein",{"id":216,"title":217,"source":218,"logo":24,"time":219},439342,"Column: There should be no partisan divide about naming Epstein's fellow abusers - Los Angeles Times","https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2026-02-14/epstein-files-moral-crisis","4天前",{"id":221,"title":222,"source":223,"logo":76,"time":219},439341,"Bondi Desperately Tries to Bury Epstein Files for Good—Again","https://www.thedailybeast.com/pam-bondi-desperately-tries-to-bury-jeffrey-epstein-files-for-goodagain/",{"id":225,"title":226,"source":227,"logo":27,"time":128},439382,"What to know about Les Wexner’s closed-door House Oversight deposition on Jeffrey Epstein","https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/what-to-know-about-les-wexners-closed-door-house-committee-on-oversight-and-government-reform-deposition-on-jeffrey-epstein-new-albany-ohio",{"id":229,"title":230,"source":231,"logo":51,"time":232},439348,"Rep. Nancy Mace says she wants Americans to know the truth about the Epstein files : Trump's Terms","https://www.npr.org/2026/02/12/nx-s1-5712293/rep-nancy-mace-says-she-wants-americans-to-know-the-truth-about-the-epstein-files","6天前",{"id":234,"title":235,"source":236,"logo":54,"time":232},439347,"Epstein survivor slams 'deeply upsetting' handling of files","https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-13/epstein-survivor-says-release-of-files-retraumatising/106317616",{"id":238,"title":239,"source":240,"logo":30,"time":241},439349,"Raskin: Trump Mentioned “More Than a Million Times” in Unredacted Epstein Files","https://truthout.org/articles/raskin-trump-mentioned-more-than-a-million-times-in-unredacted-epstein-files/","7天前",{"id":243,"title":244,"source":245,"logo":96,"time":210},439344,"\"Powerful\" Epstein Accomplices Named by Congressmen Appear To Be Ordinary New Yorkers","https://www.occrp.org/en/news/powerful-epstein-accomplices-named-by-congressmen-appear-to-be-ordinary-new-yorkers",{"id":247,"title":248,"source":249,"logo":91,"time":210},439343,"Les Wexner’s congressional deposition explained: What it is and why it matters","https://www.10tv.com/article/news/investigations/10-investigates/les-wexner-congressional-deposition-explained/530-46295108-b8db-45e3-8fed-572cf6007516",{"id":251,"title":252,"source":253,"logo":23,"time":232},439346,"Les Wexner's Congressional deposition about Jeffrey Epstein moved to Ohio from D.C.","https://www.wosu.org/politics-government/2026-02-12/les-wexners-congressional-deposition-about-jeffrey-epstein-moved-to-ohio-from-d-c",{"id":255,"title":256,"source":257,"logo":85,"time":232},439345,"Mace calls for special task force after reviewing Epstein files","https://www.live5news.com/2026/02/13/mace-calls-special-task-force-after-reviewing-epstein-files/",{"id":259,"title":260,"source":261,"logo":20,"time":191},440759,"Ohio billionaire Les Wexner to be deposed in congressional Epstein investigation: What to expect","https://www.wkyc.com/video/news/local/ohio/ohio-billionaire-les-wexner-to-be-deposed-in-congressional-epstein-investigation-what-to-expect/95-4324f59a-595b-4f7c-a9d9-769c6cd43163",{"id":263,"title":264,"source":265,"logo":92,"time":128},439329,"Les Wexner to be deposed by House committee in Epstein probe","https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/politics/2026/02/17/jeffrey-epstein-files-leslie-wexner-ohio-deposition-",{"id":267,"title":268,"source":269,"logo":50,"time":191},440758,"Ohio politicians scramble to return campaign donations tied to Wexner","https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/les-leslie-wexner-jeffrey-epstein-jon-husted-shannon-hardin-joyce-beatty-mike-carey-beth-liston-bernie-moreno-troy-balderson-ohio-politicians-scramble-return-campaign-donations",{"id":271,"title":272,"source":273,"logo":18,"time":128},440757,"Ties between Les Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein face renewed scrutiny","https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/ties-between-les-wexner-and-jeffrey-epstein-face-renewed-scrutiny-house-oversight-committee-new-albany-wednesday-congress",{"id":275,"title":276,"source":277,"logo":42,"time":128},440756,"List: Who Ohio’s richest man, Les Wexner, has donated to","https://www.nbc4i.com/news/politics/list-who-ohios-richest-man-les-wexner-has-donated-to/",{"id":279,"title":280,"source":281,"logo":26,"time":177},441889,"Les Wexner tells House committee he was 'conned' by Jeffrey Epstein","https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/les-wexner-tells-house-committee-160813408.html",{"id":283,"title":284,"source":285,"logo":68,"time":286},440755,"House Oversight Committee set to depose former Epstein associate Leslie Wexner","https://www.whio.com/news/national/house-oversight-committee-set-depose-former-epstein-associate-leslie-wexner/7PPOG7VW7M54FC4TXPYWQJMOGM/","20小时前",{"id":288,"title":289,"source":290,"logo":39,"time":177},441888,"Les Wexner says 'diabolical' Jeffrey Epstein 'duped' him, denies wrongdoing","https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/18/jeffrey-epstein-les-wexner-deposition.html",{"id":292,"title":293,"source":294,"logo":93,"time":286},440754,"Epstein investigation continues with Wexner deposition","https://punchbowl.news/article/house/wexner-depo/",{"id":296,"title":297,"source":298,"logo":43,"time":177},441887,"Billionaire Les Wexner Says He Visited Epstein’s Private Island","https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-18/billionaire-les-wexner-says-he-visited-epstein-s-private-island",{"id":300,"title":301,"source":302,"logo":64,"time":286},440753,"LIVE: Les Wexner testifies about relationship with Epstein","https://lufkindailynews.com/ap_video/live-les-wexner-testifies-about-relationship-with-epstein/video_f307ebd2-2d50-5a13-aae5-bd0fe45031a0.html",{"id":304,"title":305,"source":306,"logo":22,"time":307},441886,"Billionaire Leslie Wexner Testifies He Was ‘Duped’ by Epstein","https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/billionaire-leslie-wexner-testifies-he-was-duped-by-epstein-6df6438c?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcOKnkwt5iNIs4JTl0QMrFzkWqZ5aNuqPP1bVBE9V2yIIAW22-bXJ4h&gaa_ts=69961fea&gaa_sig=evH-5QNK8zn1ozF0AxFKhlB0j-YubeXFY5XIolsGC07BJqUu1eUnjaC7KfBMetAFzqZL8DGfYAa_WKpysjYJVg%3D%3D","16小时前",{"id":309,"title":310,"source":311,"logo":11,"time":196},440752,"Epstein pal raises questions how he was so close and knew nothing: legal expert","https://www.alternet.org/les-wexner/",{"id":313,"title":314,"source":315,"logo":81,"time":307},441885,"Epstein Files Reveal FBI's Interest In Former Victoria's Secret Owner | 95.3 WDAE - soon on 95.7 FM","https://953wdae.iheart.com/content/2026-02-18-epstein-files-reveal-fbis-interest-in-former-victorias-secret-owner/",{"id":317,"title":318,"source":319,"logo":61,"time":196},440751,"Former WVU president mentioned in Epstein files","https://www.thedaonline.com/news/national/former-wvu-president-mentioned-in-epstein-files/article_6e05d928-bb02-4c1a-aeff-2b8982d08b9e.html",{"id":321,"title":322,"source":323,"logo":14,"time":307},441884,"Les Wexner calls Jeffrey Epstein a ‘world-class con man’ in explosive House testimony","https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02/les-wexner-calls-jeffrey-epstein-a-world-class-con-man-in-explosive-house-testimony.html",{"id":325,"title":326,"source":327,"logo":45,"time":128},440750,"Husted sidesteps Epstein 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files","https://www.trtworld.com/article/c8e714f3bba7","18小时前",{"id":345,"title":346,"source":347,"logo":89,"time":177},441890,"Columbus billionaire Les Wexner issues statement on congressional probe of Epstein files","https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/les-wexner-statement-jeffrey-epstein-congressional-probe/530-5cf62d28-61c4-45b6-923d-3882ad066339",{"id":349,"title":350,"source":351,"logo":47,"time":191},439331,"Trump administration accused of 'purposefully muddying waters' with list of hundreds of names in Epstein files","https://news.sky.com/story/trump-administration-accused-of-purposefully-muddying-waters-with-list-of-hundreds-of-names-in-epstein-files-13508099",{"id":353,"title":354,"source":355,"logo":79,"time":128},439330,"OPINION: There should be no partisan divide about naming Epstein's fellow abusers","https://www.ourmidland.com/opinion/voices/article/no-divide-naming-epstein-s-fellow-abusers-21358356.php",{"id":357,"title":358,"source":359,"logo":35,"time":191},439337,"Lawmakers accuse DOJ of ‘mudding’ Epstein list with Elvis and Marilyn Monroe","https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/pam-bondi-epstein-files-names-b2920770.html",{"id":361,"title":362,"source":363,"logo":40,"time":191},439336,"Witch hunt alert! Epstein co-conspirators revealed as … random guys?","https://thehill.com/opinion/robbys-radar/5740437-epstein-files-innocent-exposed/",{"id":365,"title":366,"source":367,"logo":72,"time":219},439339,"US Justice Department sends letter regarding Epstein files redactions to lawmakers, Politico reports","https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-justice-department-sends-letter-regarding-epstein-files-redactions-lawmakers-2026-02-15/",{"id":369,"title":370,"source":371,"logo":37,"time":191},439338,"Everything We Know About Les Wexner In The Epstein Files","https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonemelvin/2026/02/16/everything-we-know-about-les-wexner-in-the-epstein-files/",{"id":373,"title":374,"source":375,"logo":55,"time":191},439333,"Do Minnesota, Iowa federal lawmakers plan to review the unredacted Epstein files?","https://www.kttc.com/2026/02/16/do-minnesota-iowa-federal-lawmakers-plan-review-unredacted-epstein-files/",{"id":377,"title":378,"source":379,"logo":84,"time":191},439332,"Khanna says 'stop protecting predators' as DOJ gives reasoning for redacting Epstein files","https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/khanna-says-stop-protecting-predators-as-doj-gives-reasoning-for-redacting-epstein-files",{"id":381,"title":382,"source":383,"logo":13,"time":191},439335,"Rep. Nancy Mace Demands Unredacted Epstein Co-Conspirator Memorandum From Southern District Of New York","https://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-nancy-mace-demands-unredacted-epstein-co-conspirator-memorandum-southern",{"id":385,"title":386,"source":387,"logo":5,"time":191},439334,"What do we know about Les Wexner and Epstein as deposition approaches?","https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2026/02/16/les-wexner-ties-to-jeffrey-epstein-relationship-before-house-oversight-committee/88646107007/",{"id":389,"title":390,"source":391,"logo":95,"time":343},440749,"House Oversight panel to question Les Wexner on Jeffrey Epstein in New Albany on Wednesday","https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/house-committee-on-oversight-and-government-reform-panel-to-question-les-wexner-on-jeffrey-epstein-reform-new-albany-wednesday",{"id":393,"title":390,"source":394,"logo":34,"time":128},440748,"https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/house-committee-on-oversight-and-government-reform-panel-to-question-les-wexner-on-jeffrey-epstein-reform-new-albany-wednesday",{"id":396,"title":397,"source":398,"logo":94,"time":343},440747,"Billionaire Les Wexner is being deposed in the Epstein files probe. Here's what documents show about their relationship","https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/billionaire-les-wexner-is-being-deposed-in-the-epstein-files-probe-heres-what-documents-show-about-their-relationship",{"id":400,"title":126,"source":401,"logo":78,"time":343},440746,"https://www.wlwt.com/article/ohio-les-wexner-deposed-congressional-probe-epstein-files/70405552",{"id":403,"title":404,"source":405,"logo":59,"time":172},441879,"🇺🇸 UCLA prof Mark Tramo was straight-up forwarding student resumes to Epstein. The man was pitching music-neuroscience gigs tied to his \"institute\" and Grammy Foundation, while students asked to meet him for \"research\" chats. File Number: EFTA007463","https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2024192692323045389/photo/1",{"id":407,"title":408,"source":409,"logo":73,"time":343},440745,"Fireworks expected to fly in unorthodox deposition of key figure in Epstein probe: expert","https://www.rawstory.com/les-wexner-epstein-hearing/",{"id":411,"title":412,"source":413,"logo":75,"time":172},441878,"House Panel: Wexner gave Epstein 'about a billion dollars'","https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/house-oversight-committee-panel-les-leslie-wexner-jeffrey-epstein-billion-dollars-l-brands-limited-victorias-secret-new-albany-billionaire-columbus-ohio",{"id":415,"title":416,"source":417,"logo":53,"time":343},440744,"Les Wexner Testifies Today On Epstein Files: What To Know","https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2026/02/18/les-wexner-testifies-to-congress-today-about-epstein-files-amid-new-emails/",{"id":419,"title":420,"source":421,"logo":62,"time":172},441877,"Democrats question former Victoria’s Secret CEO, accuse him of funding Epstein","https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/crime/epstein-files/democrats-question-former-victorias-secret-ceo-accuse-him-of-funding-epstein",{"id":423,"title":424,"source":425,"logo":66,"time":177},440743,"FULL TEXT: Les Wexner issues 3-page statement before deposition","https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/full-text-les-wexner-issues-3-page-statement-before-deposition-leslie-l-brands-limited-jeffrey-epstein-files-columbus-billionaire-ohio-new-albany-bexley",{"id":427,"title":428,"source":429,"logo":67,"time":172},441876,"Trump administration live updates: Billionaire Les Wexner deposed in House Epstein 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