Wexner Attorney Caught Scolding Him During Epstein Deposition

Billionaire Les Wexner was scolded by his lawyer during a deposition regarding convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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A video clip shows Les Wexner, the 88-year-old retired founder of L Brands, being scolded by his attorney Michael Levy during a deposition before the House Oversight Committee regarding Wexner's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Levy is heard telling Wexner, "I will f***ing kill you if you answer another question with more than five words, okay?"

Why it matters

Wexner has long faced questions about his ties to Epstein, who managed Wexner's wealth for many years. This incident highlights the tensions and legal challenges Wexner continues to face over his relationship with the disgraced financier, even years after Epstein's death.

The details

During the deposition, Wexner was asked about how often Epstein performed work for him and proceeded to give a lengthy response about inventorying his possessions. This prompted Levy's stern warning to Wexner. Wexner has denied any knowledge of or involvement in Epstein's crimes, but prominent Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre has claimed Wexner was one of the men Epstein trafficked her to.

  • The deposition took place recently, in 2026.
  • Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on child sex trafficking charges.

The players

Les Wexner

The 88-year-old retired founder of L Brands who had a long association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Michael Levy

The attorney representing Les Wexner during the deposition regarding Epstein.

Virginia Giuffre

A prominent victim of Jeffrey Epstein who has claimed Wexner was one of the men Epstein trafficked her to.

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What they’re saying

“I will f***ing kill you if you answer another question with more than five words, okay?”

— Michael Levy, Wexner's attorney

“I completely and irrevocably cut ties with Epstein nearly 20 years ago when I learned that he was an abuser, a crook, and a liar. I was never a participant nor co-conspirator in any of Epstein's illegal activities.”

— Les Wexner (Associated Press)

What’s next

The House Oversight Committee will likely continue to investigate Wexner's ties to Epstein and the details of their relationship.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing legal and reputational challenges faced by those with connections to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, even years after his death. It highlights the tensions and scrutiny surrounding Wexner's association with Epstein and the fallout from that relationship.