Les Wexner tells lawmakers that he was 'conned' by Jeffrey Epstein and did 'nothing wrong'

Billionaire former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday that he was 'conned' by Jeffrey Epstein while maintaining he did 'nothing wrong,' addressing questions about his long-standing relationship with the disgraced financier who was convicted of sex trafficking. The testimony came as part of the committee's investigation into how Epstein was able to continue his abusive activities for decades despite being a registered sex offender. Wexner, who was once considered Epstein's closest associate and had granted him power of attorney over his finances, claimed in his prepared statement that he was manipulated and deceived by Epstein. The billionaire businessman, whose fortune comes from the retail empire L Brands that includes Victoria's Secret, acknowledged his professional relationship with Epstein but distanced himself from any knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities. Wexner's testimony represents a significant shift from his previous silence regarding his relationship with Epstein, who died by suicide in a federal jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.