CASE FILEREF: LESLIE-WEXNER
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Leslie Wexner

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Case Notes

Founder of L Brands/Victoria's Secret; Epstein's primary financial patron; named FBI co-conspirator; ordered to depose in Ohio State abuse case (Feb 2026)

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Les Wexner, an Ohio billionaire and founder of L Brands, maintained a close 20-year financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein from 1987 to 2007, serving as Epstein's primary client. On February 10, 2026, Representative Ro Khanna revealed that the FBI named Wexner as an unindicted co-conspirator in connection with Epstein's crimes. While Wexner has denied involvement and claimed Epstein conned him, evidence suggests awareness of misconduct: executives at L Brands reported in the mid-1990s that Epstein was abusing his connection to Wexner to pose as a Victoria's Secret recruiter, and Wexner was confronted about this behavior but allegedly took no action. In July 2019, the FBI identified Wexner as one of Epstein's "10 co-conspirators." Wexner cut ties with Epstein in 2007 after learning of his criminal charges and discovering approximately $47 million in theft. No criminal charges have been filed against Wexner as of the current date.

Known Connections (1)

Determination Timeline

DENIED INVOLVEMENTFeb 19, 2026

Leslie Wexner denied under oath any knowledge of or involvement in Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes, insisting their relationship was professional, he witnessed no abuse or minors, and severed ties upon learning of Epstein's misconduct.

COOPERATINGFeb 18, 2026

Leslie Wexner was deposed before the U.S. House Oversight Committee regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The deposition lasted approximately five to six hours at Wexner's New Albany, Ohio mansion and was later publicly released.

UNDER INVESTIGATIONFeb 10, 2026

Leslie Wexner is under investigation in the Jeffrey Epstein case as an unindicted co-conspirator named by the FBI, following his recent congressional deposition where he denied knowledge of Epstein's crimes despite their long financial ties and Epstein's operation from Wexner's properties.

SETTLEDJul 30, 2021

L Brands agreed to a $90 million settlement to resolve derivative lawsuits involving Leslie Wexner and the company's alleged culture of sexual harassment and misconduct, with both Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works committing $45 million each for workplace reforms.

SUEDJan 14, 2021

L Brands shareholders filed a derivative lawsuit in Delaware Court of Chancery against Leslie Wexner and others, alleging he created a culture of misogyny and harassment and was aware of Jeffrey Epstein's abuses, breaching his fiduciary duty.

CONTEXT ONLYJan 1, 2020

In court documents, Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre claimed that Leslie Wexner was one of the men Epstein trafficked her to on multiple occasions. Wexner has consistently denied ever meeting Giuffre or having knowledge of Epstein's crimes.

UNDER INVESTIGATIONAug 15, 2019

FBI officials named Leslie Wexner as a 'secondary co-conspirator' in investigative documents, though the files noted 'limited evidence' against him. A subpoena was confirmed to have been served on Wexner.

UNDER INVESTIGATIONJul 5, 2019

Leslie Wexner was subpoenaed by a grand jury investigating Jeffrey Epstein. FBI agents were interested in his relationship with Epstein and observations of Epstein with young girls.

Document References (10)

10 documents on file

Media Coverage (20)

Examining Les Wexner's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein - YouTube

YOUTUBE

Members of the House Oversight Committee questioned Wexner about his relationship with Epstein. In a three-page statement, Wexner called himself naive and said …

Docuseries Explores the Sick and Twisted Relationship Between Leslie Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein

HYPERALLERGIC

The docuseries shows that Epstein acquired Wexner's New York City townhouse in 1998 and lived on his Ohio estate. Artist Maria Farmer alleges she was sexually a…

Relationship of Les Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein - Wikipedia

WIKIPEDIA

The American billionaire Les Wexner retained the financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as his financial manager from 1987 to 2007. On February 10, 2026, Re…

Les Wexner drops bombshell in House deposition

THE ECONOMIC TIMES·Feb 20, 2026

During a House committee deposition, US billionaire Les Wexner made explosive claims regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner alleged that Epstein had connections to h…

Les Wexner says he was conned by Epstein; Democrats push back on testimony

AL JAZEERA·Feb 19, 2026

Wexner stated he was 'duped' by Epstein and denied knowledge of crimes. Documents showed continued contact after his claimed 2007 severance, including a 2008 em…

Filmed deposition shows Les Wexner denied knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein crimes

POLITICO·Feb 19, 2026

The former Victoria Secret CEO spoke to members and investigators with the House Oversight Committee for nearly five hours. During his deposition Wednesday, Wex…

Les Wexner: How the billionaire enabled Jeffrey Epstein's rise

AL JAZEERA·Feb 19, 2026

Comprehensive profile of how Wexner hired Epstein in the mid-1980s to manage his finances and provided resources that enabled Epstein's lifestyle and network. O…

Why Ohio billionaire Les Wexner is facing new scrutiny over his Jeffrey Epstein ties

AXIOS·Feb 18, 2026

Newly public DOJ documents from 2019 name Wexner as a co-conspirator in Epstein's trafficking operation, leading to congressional scrutiny and a formal depositi…

The Epstein saga engulfs Les Wexner — and the Ohio he helped build

NBC NEWS·Feb 18, 2026

Recently unredacted files show Ghislaine Maxwell stated Epstein 'ran New Albany' (Wexner's Ohio development). Wexner's legal representative noted a U.S. attorne…

Billionaire Les Wexner tells lawmakers that he was 'conned' by Jeffrey Epstein and did 'nothing wrong'

NBC NEWS·Feb 18, 2026

Wexner testified to House Oversight Committee behind closed doors, stating 'I never witnessed nor had any knowledge of Epstein's criminal activity' and 'I have …

Epstein files show years of FBI interest in Les Wexner, Epstein's mysterious benefactor

CNN·Feb 18, 2026

Newly unredacted DOJ documents from 2019 name Wexner a 'co-conspirator' in Epstein's sex trafficking operation. FBI showed years of investigative interest in We…

Les Wexner, longtime Epstein benefactor, tells Congress he was 'duped by a world-class con man'

CBS NEWS·Feb 18, 2026

Wexner described Epstein as a 'conman' and maintained he severed all connections after Epstein's 2006 arrest, denying knowledge of criminal activities. A prosec…

Dems blast Wexner for downplaying Epstein ties

AXIOS·Feb 18, 2026

House Democrats criticized Wexner for 'denying everything' during his Epstein files deposition. Rep. Robert Garcia stated that 'there is no single person that w…

Billionaire Les Wexner is being deposed in the Epstein files probe. Here's what documents show about their relationship

PBS NEWS·Feb 18, 2026

Wexner ordered to be deposed by Congress amid documents showing allegations he was connected to Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre. His name appears more than 1,00…

WATCH: Les Wexner deposition on Epstein files raises more questions than answers, Democrats say

PBS NEWS·Feb 18, 2026

Les Wexner denied allegations and claimed he was unaware of Epstein's criminal activity. Democrats said deposition raised more questions than answers.

WATCH: Les Wexner's full deposition to House Democrats on the Epstein files

PBS NEWS·Feb 18, 2026

Wexner characterized himself as 'duped by a world-class con man' and denied knowing about Epstein's crimes. Rep. Robert Garcia stated the deposition lasted six …

Judge orders Leslie Wexner to testify in Ohio State abuse survivors' lawsuit

NBC NEWS·Feb 11, 2026

Federal judge in the Southern District of Ohio ordered Wexner to sit for deposition within 60 days in a civil lawsuit filed by OSU abuse survivors. The ruling s…

Justice Department releases names of 3 people the FBI once called Jeffrey Epstein 'co-conspirators'

NBC NEWS·Feb 10, 2026

The newly released version of a 2019 FBI document shows Lesley Groff, Epstein's longtime secretary, listed as a co-conspirator. Victims alleged she helped coord…

Epstein files name Les Wexner as 'co-conspirator' in 2019 sex trafficking investigation

WOSU PUBLIC MEDIA·Feb 10, 2026

Newly released documents written days after Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 death name Ohio billionaire Les Wexner as one of Epstein's co-conspirators in sex trafficking…

Judge grants Ohio State abuse victims' motion to use alternative means to subpoena Les Wexner

NBC NEWS·Jan 28, 2026

Federal judge granted a procedural motion enabling Ohio State abuse survivors to subpoena Wexner through alternative means after initial service attempts failed…

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