Source: Fortune
Summary
Les Wexner, the billionaire founder of L Brands, testified before the House Oversight Committee, denying any involvement in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking crimes. Wexner claimed he was “duped” by Epstein and had no knowledge of his crimes. He also denied allegations that he was among the men Epstein trafficked Virginia Giuffre to. Wexner’s relationship with Epstein ended in 2007 after he discovered Epstein had been stealing from him. Wexner’s name appears over 1,000 times in the Epstein files, but he has never been charged with any crimes.
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Les Wexner’s 88-year-old founder of L Brands testified before the House Oversight Committee, claiming he was “duped” by Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner’s relationship with Epstein ended in 2007, but the Epstein files reveal a complex web of financial ties between the two. Wexner’s name appears over 1,000 times in the files, but he has never been charged with any crimes. The billionaire’s testimony raises more questions than answers.
Les Wexner’s carefully crafted narrative is a familiar tale of a powerful man claiming ignorance and innocence in the face of overwhelming evidence.
Author: Evan Null
