Wexner Denies FBI Contact About Epstein Ties

Victoria's Secret founder testifies he was never interviewed by federal authorities about his relationship with convicted sex offender.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Les Wexner, the founder of Victoria's Secret, testified under oath that he was never contacted by the FBI or Department of Justice regarding his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner's testimony came during a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating Epstein's network of associates.

Why it matters

Wexner's close business relationship with Epstein has long been a subject of scrutiny, with allegations that Epstein interacted with young women in Wexner's presence. The committee's investigation aims to shed light on Epstein's network and the extent to which his associates may have been aware of or complicit in his crimes.

The details

During the deposition, Wexner was asked directly if the FBI or DOJ had ever contacted him about Epstein, to which he responded "Never." He also said he did not remember ever talking to any law enforcement agency about Epstein's 2019 investigation in New York. Democrats on the committee expressed dissatisfaction with Wexner's responses, accusing him of not being sufficiently forthcoming.

  • Wexner testified on Wednesday, February 20, 2026.
  • Epstein was convicted of sex crimes in 2019.

The players

Les Wexner

The founder of Victoria's Secret, who had close business ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

House Oversight Committee

A congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein's network of associates.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender who had a close relationship with Les Wexner.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Never,”

— Les Wexner (wtvr.com)

“Donald Trump and Pam Bondi are leading a White House cover-up to protect billionaire wealthy benefactors, whether it's Mr. Wexner or whether it's anybody else,”

— Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking member of the House Oversight Committee (wtvr.com)

What’s next

The House Oversight Committee has scheduled depositions with Bill and Hillary Clinton for next week at their Chappaqua, New York home as part of the ongoing investigation into Epstein's network.

The takeaway

Wexner's testimony raises further questions about the extent of his involvement with Epstein and the level of scrutiny he has faced from federal authorities. The committee's investigation aims to shed light on Epstein's network and the potential complicity of his associates, but Wexner's denials suggest there may still be unanswered questions.