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Les Wexner denies knowledge of Epstein crimes in deposition with skeptical Democrats
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Les Wexner denies knowledge of Epstein crimes in deposition with skeptical Democrats

The Hill · Feb 18, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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Billionaire retail mogul Les Wexner denied firsthand knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activity in a deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday, garnering skepticism from Democrats. Wexner, who employed Epstein as a financial manager through the 1990s and early 2000s, told the panel he was conned by Epstein,...

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