Washington, United States, Feb 18, 2026 (AFP) - US lingerie magnate says was 'conned' by Epstein

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2026-02-18

Retail tycoon Les Wexner told US lawmakers Wednesday he was "conned" by Jeffrey Epstein and denied any knowledge of his crimes, as Democrats pressed him over his decades-long relationship with the notorious sex offender. The 88-year-old founder of L Brands -- the former parent of Victoria's Secret -- gave closed-door testimony from his home in New Albany, Ohio, after being subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation i......

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