Les Wexner testifies he was ‘conned’ in Epstein relationship but did ‘nothing wrong’

Published February 18, 2026 12:32pm ET



Fashion magnate Les Wexner told the House oversight committee on Wednesday that he was “conned” by Jeffrey Epstein and denied any wrongdoing related to the late disgraced financier.

Wexner was subpoenaed to testify before the oversight committee to answer questions about his ties to Epstein after his name appeared in files released by the Justice Department. The closed-door deposition took place in Washington, D.C., but Wexner read a prepared statement from his home in New Albany, Ohio

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