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Les Wexner

Former CEO of L Brands, Independent

Search every verified Les Wexner interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Les Wexner, the former CEO of L Brands, appeared for a deposition before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 18, 2026, as part of the committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. During the proceeding, Wexner was questioned under oath about his decades-long relationship with Epstein, including the financial arrangements between them and the power of attorney he granted Epstein. He testified that he was "conned by the world Olympic all-time con artist" and stated that he would "provide you with everything and anything I could to nail that son of a bitch." Wexner also said he did not know Epstein was stealing from him until his wife's attorneys informed him, and he expressed uncertainty about the full extent of Epstein's wealth, suggesting that Epstein may have stolen more than is currently known. The deposition also touched on Wexner's mother's departure from the board of the Wexner Foundation, which he said he did not recall in detail, attributing it possibly to age. Wexner acknowledged that his assets accounted for virtually all of Epstein's wealth, according to his counsel's representation to the Department of Justice, though he said he did not personally know Epstein's total wealth. He described himself as "completely blind" in the matter, while also noting that people who were robbed by Epstein may be reluctant to speak publicly due to feeling naive or foolish.

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“I was conned by the world Olympic all-time con artist. And when you look at I read in the news all the people he knew, royalty, kings, princes, and all that. An incredible con artist.”

“I didn't know he was stealing till after we discovered that he was a crook. And my wife's attorneys told me about Not what they told you, but what you understood. What I understood I only understood what they told me. So, I didn't discover it or count it or whatever one would do. That's the subject of your question.”

“I was conned by the world Olympic all-time con artist. And when you look at I read in the news all the people he knew, royalty, kings, princes, and all that. An incredible con artist.”

“I think the perspective that I have now and I think what's really important for this group to understand is it as I look back at it I was conned by the world Olympic all-time con artist and when and you look at I read in the news all the people he knew royalty kings prince and all that. An incredible con artist.”

“I took that company public not to raise money because it was remarkably successful. And I wanted the associates of the business to own a piece of the business. So, I gave stock to virtually everybody that worked in the stores and the back rooms and cleaning people.”

“Did Mr. Epstein ever request that you introduce him to Victoria Secret Models? Never. And I just want to clarify your testimony earlier, but did you ever receive any massages from any young woman or girl brought to you or by or introduced to you by Mr. Epstein? Never.”

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