Attorney Caught on Hot Mic Threatening Ex-Victoria's Secret CEO During Epstein Probe Deposition

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During a deposition before the House Oversight Committee investigating billionaire Les Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Wexner's attorney Michael Levy was caught on a hot mic threatening Wexner, telling him "I will f—king kill you if you answer another question with more than five words, OK?" The incident occurred about four-and-a-half hours into Wexner's nearly five-hour deposition, where he was questioned about his relationship with the disgraced financier Epstein.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the tensions and high stakes involved in the congressional investigation into Wexner's connections to Epstein, who managed Wexner's wealth for decades. Wexner has claimed he was unaware of Epstein's criminal activities, but the deposition footage raises questions about how forthcoming he has been with investigators.

The details

Wexner, the former CEO of L Brands which owns Victoria's Secret, was questioned by House Oversight Committee investigators about his ties to Epstein. Wexner claimed Epstein "stole vast sums" from him and that he "completely and irrevocably cut ties" with Epstein nearly 20 years ago. However, Wexner's attorney Michael Levy appeared to grow frustrated with Wexner's long-winded responses, at one point telling him on a hot mic that he would "f—king kill" Wexner if he answered any more questions with more than five words.

• Wexner's deposition before the House Oversight Committee took place on Wednesday.
• The footage of Levy's threat to Wexner was captured about four-and-a-half hours into the nearly five-hour deposition.

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What’s next

The House Oversight Committee is expected to continue its investigation into Wexner's ties to Epstein, and may call for additional testimony or documents from Wexner and others.