AXIOS (Alissa Widman Neese) - Les Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, explained
Embattled billionaire Les Wexner is scheduled to testify Wednesday about his association with Jeffrey Epstein as public pressure mounts on the L Brands founder and his many Columbus connections. Why it matters: Wexner permanently shaped Central Ohio. He's Ohio's richest person and an international business titan whose influence extends well beyond our state. - Wednesday's deposition to members of Congress puts the 88-year-old in the spotlight after keeping a low public profile in recent years. Locally, Wexner developed New Albany in his image, and his wealth has funded education, arts, nonprofits, economic development and more. - But Wexner was personally, professionally and financially tied to convicted sex offender Epstein for…
Embattled billionaire Les Wexner is scheduled to testify Wednesday about his association with Jeffrey Epstein as public pressure mounts on the L Brands founder and his many Columbus connections. Why it matters: Wexner permanently shaped Central Ohio. He's Ohio's richest person and an international business titan whose influence extends well beyond our state. - Wednesday's deposition to members of Congress puts the 88-year-old in the spotlight after keeping a low public profile in recent years. Locally, Wexner developed New Albany in his image, and his wealth has funded education, arts, nonprofits, economic development and more. - But Wexner was personally, professionally and financially tied to convicted sex offender Epstein for…Open