Billionaire Les Wexner is back in the spotlight after his sworn testimony about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released to the public. The nearly five-hour deposition was conducted by the House Oversight Committee on February 18, 2026.
During the questioning, Wexner said Epstein often claimed he worked with powerful and wealthy people. He said Epstein told him he had done financial work for the Rothschild family in France. Wexner said he personally confirmed this by speaking with banker Élie de Rothschild.
However, Wexner said other claims were never verified. He told investigators that Epstein said he advised Jeff Bezos and the founders of Google, but Wexner said he never confirmed those claims and believed Epstein used name-dropping to appear more important.
Wexner described Epstein as a “diabolical” con man and said he was financially deceived by him. He also denied knowing about Epstein’s criminal activities at the time. Wexner has never been charged with any crime related to Epstein.
One of the most shocking moments came when Wexner’s lawyer, Michael Levy, leaned in and whispered: “I will f**king kill you if you answer another question with more than five words.” The comment was clearly captured in the official recording and quickly drew strong reactions online.
Lawmakers have questioned Wexner’s credibility, especially after his name appeared many times in files released by the United States Department of Justice. Some officials believe he was misled, while others say his answers raise more questions.
Wexner was Epstein’s main known financial client for years, and their relationship ended in the late 2000s. The testimony has renewed focus on how Epstein built his wealth and gained access to powerful people.
The release of the full deposition has sparked fresh debate and scrutiny, showing that Epstein’s connections and influence are still under investigation years after his death.
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