Billionaire Les Wexner’s lawyer whispered death threats during a House committee hearing into Epstein connections.
Lawyer Threatens Client During Hearing
On Wednesday, February 18, Les Wexner’s lawyer whispered to his client during testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The committee is investigating the billionaire’s connections with Jeffrey Epstein. After more than four hours of questioning, Wexner’s lawyer threatened his client, saying “I’ll kill you, motherf***er, if you answer the next question with more than five words, OK?”
Wexner Claims Naivety About Epstein
During the hearing, Wexner claimed he had no direct knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities. “I was naive, stupid, and gullible in placing trust in Jeffrey Epstein. He was a fraud. And although I was deceived, I did nothing wrong and have nothing to hide,” the businessman stated.
Virginia Giuffre’s Testimony
Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s victims, testified that she was forced to have sex with Wexner. The billionaire denies these allegations. Giuffre, who died in May 2022 at age 41 after reportedly committing suicide, also accused former Prince Andrew of rape and sexual assault.
Suicide Prevention Resources
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