Wexner testifies as Epstein ties come under congressional scrutiny
TL;DR
Billionaire Leslie Wexner testifies in a House Oversight deposition, saying he severed ties with Jeffrey Epstein nearly two decades ago and had no involvement in Epstein's crimes, even as Democrats question the accuracy of his account amid newly released DOJ files; Wexner had previously granted Epstein power of attorney and has faced scrutiny over their financial ties, though he contends he never witnessed any criminal activity and is not charged with any crime.
Topics:businesspolitics#deposition#doj-files#house-oversight-committee#jeffrey-epstein#leslie-wexner#politics
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- Billionaire Les Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein BBC
- U.S. House Democrats say they don't believe Les Wexner's denials about ties to Jeffrey Epstein WOSU Public Media
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