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U.S. panel to subpoena Leslie Wexner over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Summary
The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Leslie Wexner to give a deposition about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia said; the panel also approved subpoenas for executors of the Epstein estate.
Content
The House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Leslie Wexner to appear for a deposition about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a Democratic member of the panel said. Lawmakers are pursuing testimony as part of broader inquiries into Epstein's relationships and activities. The committee also approved subpoenas for the executors of the Epstein estate. Wexner has not been accused of criminal wrongdoing.
Key points:
- The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to approve subpoenas requiring Leslie Wexner to sit for a deposition before the panel.
- Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia said the panel "secured key subpoenas" for Wexner and the executors of the Epstein estate and thanked Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna.
- Jeffrey Epstein had been entrusted with managing Wexner's personal finances and served as trustee of Wexner's charitable foundation.
- Wexner has not been accused of criminal wrongdoing, and the Wexner Foundation did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Summary:
These subpoenas set up a deposition of Leslie Wexner before the Oversight Committee as part of congressional review of Epstein's connections. The panel also seeks testimony from the executors of the Epstein estate; further scheduling details were not provided.
