Coverage dated February 17, 2026

Billionaire Les Wexner to be deposed in congressional probe of Epstein files

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Les Wexner’s long-time friendship with Jeffrey Epstein will be the subject of a closed-door congressional deposition in Ohio on Wednesday, where the billionaire retail magnate is expe

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The Columbian
Billionaire Les Wexner to be deposed in congressional probe of Epstein files (opens The Columbian)
Published Feb 17, 2026
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Les Wexner’s long-time friendship with Jeffrey Epstein will be the subject of a closed-door congressional deposition in Ohio on Wednesday, where the billionaire retail magnate is expe
NBC News
Billionaire Les Wexner tells lawmakers that he was 'conned' by Jeffrey Epstein and did 'nothing wrong' (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 17, 2026
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The billionaire former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner testified to the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday that he was "conned" by Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, according to a prepared statement provided to NBC News by a representative for Wexner
Cleveland Scene
Ohio Billionaire Les Wexner to Be Deposed by Members of Congress in Epstein Probe (opens Cleveland Scene)
Published Feb 17, 2026
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Ohio Billionaire Les Wexner to Be Deposed by Members of Congress in Epstein Probe - Cleveland Scene
WMUR
Les Wexner to be deposed over decades-long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein (opens WMUR)
Published Feb 17, 2026
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Les Wexner’s long-time friendship with the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein will be the subject of a closed-door congressional deposition in Ohio.
Washington Examiner
Les Wexner testifies he was 'conned' by Epstein but did 'nothing wrong' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 17, 2026
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Wexner is one of several Epstein associates subpoenaed by the House oversight committee in its investigation of the late financier’s crimes.
CNN
Epstein files show years of FBI interest in Les Wexner, Epstein’s mysterious benefactor (opens CNN)
Published Feb 17, 2026
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Les Wexner: Epstein files offer new clues about FBI interest in his billionaire benefactor
The Guardian
Billionaire Les Wexner to testify before Congress about ties to Epstein (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 17, 2026
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Wexner, who has denied misconduct related to Epstein, is one of several subpoenaed by House oversight panel
Fox News
Billionaire Victoria's Secret mogul Les Wexner to testify in House Jeffrey Epstein probe (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 17, 2026
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Billionaire Les Wexner is facing House committee questioning about his financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday.
Forbes
Les Wexner Testifies Today On Epstein Files: What To Know (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 17, 2026
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Wexner was known to be Epstein’s biggest financial client, though he’s never been accused of any wrongdoing.
CBS News
Les Wexner, longtime Epstein benefactor, testifies before House committee (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 17, 2026
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Billionaire retail tycoon Les Wexner is testifying before a House committee Wednesday as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

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