Coverage dated February 19, 2026

Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO’s lawyer caught on hot mic jokingly threatening to ‘kill’ him at Epstein deposition

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Ex-Victoria’s Secret mogul Les Wexner’s lawyer was caught on a hot mic jokingly threatening to "kill" him if he continued giving long answers to questions during his deposition on Jeffrey Epstein by the House Oversight Committee.

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Washington Examiner
Hot mic catches Les Wexner's lawyer tell him 'I'll f***ing kill you' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 19, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
The moment came during Wexner's nearly five-hour deposition as part of the investigation into his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
New York Post
Les Wexner’s attorney caught on hot mic saying he’ll ‘f–king kill’ ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO during Jeffrey Epstein probe deposition (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 19, 2026
New York Post's feed description
A lawyer for billionaire Les Wexner was caught in a hot-mic moment telling the ex-Victoria's Secret CEO off for his long-winded answers during his Jeffrey Epstein deposition before House Oversight Committee investigators this week.
FOX 5 New York
Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO’s lawyer caught on hot mic jokingly threatening to ‘kill’ him at Epstein deposition (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Feb 19, 2026
FOX 5 New York's feed description
Ex-Victoria’s Secret mogul Les Wexner’s lawyer was caught on a hot mic jokingly threatening to "kill" him if he continued giving long answers to questions during his deposition on Jeffrey Epstein by the House Oversight Committee.

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