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Les Wexner Downplays Epstein Ties in Deposition Amidst Lawmaker Scrutiny

NewsNationFebruary 18, 20265 min3,154 views
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Wexner's Deposition Strategy

  • πŸ’‘ Billionaire Les Wexner, former owner of Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works, testified in a congressional deposition regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • 🎯 Wexner's narrative portrayed him as a victim and duped by Epstein, denying firsthand knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.
  • πŸ”‘ Despite Wexner's claims, lawmakers present at the deposition reportedly did not buy his explanation, finding it untruthful.

The Extent of Wexner's Involvement

  • πŸ“ˆ Wexner's name appears over 4,000 times in the Epstein files, indicating a significant association.
  • πŸ’° He is credited with helping Epstein become super rich and influential, granting him power of attorney over Wexner's wealth in 1991.
  • ⚠️ Some argue that without Wexner's financial support, Epstein would not have had the resources for his illicit operations, including "Epstein Island" and his plane.

Lawmaker and Victim Perspectives

  • πŸ—£οΈ Members of Congress expressed that Wexner downplayed the closeness of his relationship with Epstein.
  • πŸ” Several victims, including Virginia Giuffre, have publicly named Wexner, with Giuffre alleging Epstein trafficked her to Wexner.
  • πŸ›οΈ Lawmakers highlighted the lack of contact from the FBI or DOJ with Wexner regarding Epstein, suggesting a need for greater accountability.

Unanswered Questions and Accountability

  • πŸ€” The deposition raised questions about what Wexner was receiving in return for his generosity towards Epstein.
  • βš–οΈ Lawmakers emphasized that the investigation is just beginning, with calls for more investigations as more allegations come to light.
  • βœ… Wexner, who has never been charged with any crime, maintains his innocence, but the public record and victim testimonies suggest a deeper connection than he admits.
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