Leslie Wexner Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties Amid Congressional Deposition
Leslie Wexner, the Ohio billionaire and founder of L Brands, is under renewed scrutiny due to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of federal investigative documents and an upcoming congressional deposition. Wexner was named by U.S. Representative Ro Khanna as one of six powerful individuals whose identities were previously redacted in the 'Epstein Files' released by the Department of Justice. These documents, made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, label Wexner as an 'unindicted co-conspirator' in connection with Epstein's activities, although they also note 'limited evidence' against him. Wexner, who has not been charged with any crime, has consistently denied any knowledge of Epstein's criminal conduct. The relationship between Wexner and Epstein began in the late 1980s, with Wexner granting Epstein power of attorney in 1991. This association ended with a 2008 settlement where Epstein paid Wexner $100 million after being accused of theft or misappropriation. 
