Ohio State Gynecology Head Received Payments from Jeffrey Epstein

Records show Epstein made regular payments to the university's gynecology department chair.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein paid Ohio State University's head of gynecology, Dr. Mark Landon, thousands of dollars in quarterly payments between 2001 and 2005, according to Department of Justice files. Landon claimed the payments were for consulting work and that he had no knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities. The files also show Epstein spent over $200 mailing packages to Landon's home during that time period.

Why it matters

This case raises questions about Epstein's connections to medical professionals and institutions, as well as concerns about the potential misuse of university resources and reputation. It also highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability around financial relationships between powerful individuals and academic institutions.

The details

The Department of Justice files show that Epstein paid Landon, a physician and professor at OSU and the chair of the obstetrics and gynecology department, as much as $25,000 every few months in the early 2000s. Landon said the payments were for consulting work and that he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes. The files also show that Epstein or his associates sent Landon at least 10 packages between June 2001 and April 2005, totaling over $200 in mailing costs.

  • Epstein made quarterly payments to Landon between 2001 and 2005.
  • Epstein or his associates sent Landon at least 10 packages between June 28, 2001, and April 12, 2005.

The players

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender who paid quarterly payments to the head of gynecology at Ohio State University.

Dr. Mark Landon

The head of the obstetrics and gynecology department at Ohio State University who received thousands of dollars in quarterly payments from Jeffrey Epstein.

Les Wexner

A businessman who was Epstein's only public client, with Epstein helping Wexner manage the billions he made running retailers The Limited and Victoria's Secret.

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What they’re saying

“I did not provide any clinical care for Jeffrey Epstein or any of his victims. I was a paid consultant for the New York Strategy Group regarding potential biotech investments from 2001 to 2005. I had no knowledge of any criminal activities; I find them reprehensible, and I feel terrible for Epstein's victims.”

— Dr. Mark Landon, Physician and Professor at Ohio State University (WCMH)

“I am embarrassed that, like so many others, I was deceived by Mr. Epstein. I know now that my trust in him was grossly misplaced and I deeply regret having ever crossed his path.”

— Les Wexner (WCMH)

What’s next

The House has issued a subpoena for Les Wexner to testify before Congress in the Epstein investigation. Wexner's attorneys said the 88-year-old will cooperate with any inquiry.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability around financial relationships between powerful individuals and academic institutions, as well as the potential misuse of university resources and reputation. It also raises concerns about Epstein's connections to medical professionals and the need for thorough investigations into his activities.