Attorney's Profane Threat to Billionaire Les Wexner During Epstein Deposition
Billionaire Les Wexner received a shocking and profane warning from an attorney during a recent House Oversight Committee deposition concerning his connections to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The incident, captured on video and highlighted by C-SPAN, revealed a tense moment as the attorney grew frustrated with Wexner's verbose responses.
A Heated Exchange Caught on Mic
Perhaps exasperated by Wexner's lengthy answers and meandering anecdotes, the attorney leaned in and delivered a threat that was likely not intended for public ears. "I will fucking kill you if you answer another question with more than five words, OK?" the attorney said with a smile. Wexner, 88, responded with a chuckle, but the moment underscored the high-stakes nature of the inquiry.
New Scrutiny from Epstein Files
This deposition comes as Wexner faces renewed scrutiny, with his name appearing over 1,000 times in the newly released Epstein documents. Additionally, late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre has claimed she was trafficked to Wexner and others, allegations he has vehemently denied. Wexner maintains that Epstein deceived him, describing the financier as an "incredible con artist" and "the world Olympic all-time con artist."
Contradictory Statements on Epstein Relationship
Wexner's past statements paint a complex picture of his relationship with Epstein. In 2019, The New York Times reported that Wexner granted Epstein sweeping powers over his finances, philanthropy, and private life, including full power of attorney. Furthermore, in a 2003 interview with Vanity Fair, Wexner praised Epstein, saying he had "excellent judgment and unusually high standards" and was "always a most loyal friend."
However, during this week's deposition, Wexner contradicted these earlier remarks, asserting that he never considered Epstein a close friend. "I didn't see Jeffrey as a friend. I saw Jeffrey as I see Matt, my attorney," he said, gesturing toward another lawyer present. "We're friendly, but we're not friends." This shift in narrative adds to the ongoing controversy surrounding Wexner's ties to Epstein and the broader implications of the released files.
