Democrats Reject Wexner Epstein Testimony

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David H Feldman

@dhfeldman.bsky.social

Epstein ...

... gotta get him out of the news for a while.

February 19, 2026 at 3:16 AM

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Epstein scandal: US Democrats doubt statements by billionaire Wexner about Epstein

U.S. billionaire Leslie Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein were business partners, but the 88-year-old denies having a personal relationship with the sex offender. Democrats have doubts about that.

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Der Spiegel

Jeffrey Epstein case: Leslie Wexner testifies - U.S. Democrats doubt the billionaire's explanation

How close was the relationship between U.S. billionaire Leslie Wexner and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein? The 88-year-old describes himself under oath as "naive" and insists there is nothing to hide. Yet he was apparently not very credible.

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David Darmofal

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Congressional Democrats are thankfully calling out Ohio State University now.

Oversight Democrats: ‘Ohio State should have questions’ about Les Wexner ties to Jeffrey Epstein

www.nbc4i.com

February 19, 2026 at 1:17 AM

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Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

@profciara.bsky.social

Here's an email between Epstein and businessman Andrew Farkas trying to set up a meeting with Don Trump Jr. who Epstein describes as "funny."
www.justice.gov/epstein/file... #doj #epstein #files #donjr #farkas

February 19, 2026 at 12:44 AM

The Independent

Billionaire Les Wexner says he was ‘duped’ by Jeffrey Epstein

The billionaire said he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal conduct

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Dagens Nyheter

The scandal that could bring down Britain's prime minister

New documents from the Epstein files have sparked a deep crisis for Britain's prime minister Keir Starmer — even though he himself has never had contact with the infamous sex offender. In the files there are damning details about the man Starmer appointed as U.S. ambassador, Peter Mandelson. There are photos of Mandelson in his underwear with an unknown woman, as well as mysterious money transfers — and information that Mandelson shared secret information with Epstein during his time as a minister. Now Keir Starmer's judgment is deeply questioned.

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La Repubblica

Former Victoria's Secret boss: "Epstein is diabolical and a swindler"

Les Wexner testifies to the House committee about his dealings with the pedophile who used the brand to lure girls

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

Wexner 'just not credible,' gave Epstein $1 billion, House Dems say

Members of the U.S. House Oversight Committee asked questions of Les Wexner on Feb. 18. No Republican committee members came to the deposition.

www.dispatch.com

February 18, 2026 at 11:51 PM

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David Darmofal

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‘He’s a competent witness, he’s just not telling the truth’: Les Wexner testifies on Jeffrey Epstein
www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02...

‘He’s a competent witness, he’s just not telling the truth’: Les Wexner testifies on Jeffrey Epstein

House Democrats questioned Ohio businessman Les Wexner for hours about his ties to the disgraced financier and expressed outrage that the FBI and DOJ have never even interviewed him.

www.cleveland.com

February 18, 2026 at 11:33 PM

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David Darmofal

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Dems call Wexner’s claim of ignorance to Epstein’s crimes ‘not credible’
www.ms.now/news/les-wex...

Dems call Wexner’s claim he didn’t know about Epstein’s crimes “not credible”

The retail billionaire, widely seen as a key figure who facilitated Epstein’s inroads to the rich and powerful, gave a closed-door deposition at his home.

www.ms.now

February 18, 2026 at 11:29 PM

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Roger Sollenberger

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NEWS: The FBI interviewed an Epstein victim who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her when she was underage not once — but at least FOUR times. But the document that shows those additional interviews appears to have been deleted from the DOJ website. substack.com/home/post/p-...

DOJ Removed Record of Multiple FBI Interviews with Underage Trump Accuser, Epstein Data Shows

The FBI spoke at least four times with a woman who credibly accused Trump of sexually assaulting her when she was a minor, Epstein files show. That document is no longer accessible on the DOJ website.

substack.com

February 18, 2026 at 11:28 PM

Le Figaro

Epstein affair: former Victoria's Secret chief says he was 'duped' by the pedophile

The American billionaire Les Wexner, 88, was questioned on Wednesday by the U.S. Congress about his ties spanning decades to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Oversight Dems

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Jeffrey Epstein had the means to commit his heinous crimes because of the financial support of Les Wexner. Oversight Democrats will make sure that he and any person connected to Epstein, is held accountable.

February 18, 2026 at 10:47 PM

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David Darmofal

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The moral bankruptcy of Ohio State's leadership in a 7 second video. Gordon Gee, former Ohio State University President, acknowledging that he has never talked with Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator Leslie Wexner about Epstein even though Wexner's name is festooned in honor all over the OSU campus.

Ohio State Vice President Gordon Gee claims he’s never spoken to Leslie Wexner about Jeffrey Epstein

YouTube video by The Rooster

www.youtube.com

February 18, 2026 at 10:36 PM

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Talbot Imlay

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We're at the "we're all victims" stage of developments.

Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 13h

Billionaire Lex Wexner tells lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein

Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.

www.bbc.com

February 18, 2026 at 10:20 PM

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Robert Garcia

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There’s a lot to investigate and report on from today’s stunning deposition of Les Wexner. But here’s something I can’t get over.

I asked Mr. Wexner if the DOJ or FBI ever contacted him to ask him about Epstein and his crimes. He said NO. That’s outrageous and unforgivable.

February 18, 2026 at 9:58 PM

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There are 28 Republican members on the House Oversight Committee.

None of them showed for Les Wexner’s deposition on Epstein.

Cowards.

February 18, 2026 at 9:13 PM

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Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot

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Billionaire Lex Wexner tells lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein

Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.

www.bbc.com

February 18, 2026 at 9:08 PM

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Democrats Reject Wexner Epstein Testimony

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Epstein scandal: US Democrats doubt statements by billionaire Wexner about Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein case: Leslie Wexner testifies - U.S. Democrats doubt the billionaire's explanation

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Billionaire Les Wexner says he was ‘duped’ by Jeffrey Epstein

The scandal that could bring down Britain's prime minister

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