Summary
Les Wexner, a billionaire and founder of L Brands, is set to testify about his past ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner claims to have ended his connection with Epstein in 2007 and denies any knowledge of Epstein's crimes. Despite recent scrutiny, local institutions benefitting from Wexner's donations have not cut ties with him.
Key Facts
- Les Wexner is an influential businessman from Ohio, known for founding L Brands.
- Wexner is scheduled to testify about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein to a U.S. House Committee.
- Wexner reportedly ended his relationship with Epstein in 2007 and accused him of taking $46 million.
- New documents from the U.S. Department of Justice mention Wexner as a "co-conspirator," though he hasn't been charged.
- Wexner has been described as a former close friend of Epstein by Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Local institutions, including Ohio State University, are not currently cutting ties with Wexner despite negative attention.
- Wexner's wealth has supported various philanthropic efforts in Ohio, such as funding education and the arts.
- He is also expected to testify in a lawsuit related to sexual abuse at Ohio State University during his time on the board.
