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Lawsuit Alleges Wexner Funded Epstein's Sex Trafficking
Eleven plaintiffs claim Wexner enabled Epstein's crimes through financial support and property transfers.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:43pm
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The lawsuit alleges Wexner enabled Epstein's sex trafficking network through years of financial support and property transfers.Manhattan TodayA new lawsuit filed in the New York Supreme Court alleges that billionaire Les Wexner, founder of L Brands, provided over $200 million to Jeffrey Epstein from 1987 to 2007 that Epstein used to build his international sex trafficking network and commit acts of gender-motivated violence against the plaintiffs. The lawsuit claims Wexner transferred a Manhattan townhouse to Epstein to serve as a premises for his crimes.
Why it matters
The lawsuit raises further questions about the extent of Wexner's involvement with Epstein and whether he knowingly enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation through financial support and property transfers. Wexner has denied any wrongdoing, but the case highlights the ongoing legal fallout from Epstein's crimes and the efforts to hold his associates accountable.
The details
The lawsuit was filed by eleven plaintiffs who accuse Epstein of 'gender-motivated violence' against them from 2000 to 2016 at a Manhattan townhouse that Wexner allegedly transferred to Epstein. Three of the plaintiffs were 17 years old at the time. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for personal injuries, emotional distress, and other harm. Wexner's spokesperson has denied the claims, stating there is no factual basis for asserting a claim against Wexner and that he had no knowledge of Epstein's wrongdoing.
- The lawsuit was recently filed in the New York Supreme Court.
- Wexner was deposed by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in February 2026 about his relationship with Epstein.
The players
Les Wexner
The billionaire founder of L Brands, which created Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Wexner was Jeffrey Epstein's personal financial adviser from 1987 to 2007 and gave him power of attorney from 1991 to 2007.
Jeffrey Epstein
The late convicted sex offender and disgraced financier who was accused of running an international sex trafficking ring that exploited at least 1,000 underage girls and young women.
What they’re saying
“We should be very clear that there would be no Epstein island, there would be no Epstein plane, there would be no money to traffic women and girls, Mr. Epstein would not be the wealthy man he was without the support of Les Wexner.”
— Rep. Robert Garcia, U.S. Representative, D-California
What’s next
The lawsuit against Wexner and the Wexner Foundation is ongoing, and the claims will be vigorously defended according to Wexner's spokesperson.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing legal battles and efforts to hold associates of Jeffrey Epstein accountable for their alleged role in enabling his sex trafficking operation. The lawsuit raises serious questions about the extent of Wexner's financial support and involvement with Epstein's criminal activities.
