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- Jeffrey Epstein paid Les Wexner $100 million after Wexner accused him of theft.
- This payment is highlighted in newly released documents related to the Epstein files.
- Dr. Mark Landon, an Ohio State OB-GYN, also received payments from Epstein between 2001-2005, denying knowledge of criminal activities.
- Les Wexner and his wife, Abigail, have denied knowing about Epstein’s abuse, with Wexner severing ties in 2007.
- Epstein reportedly held power of attorney for Les Wexner for many years.
COLUMBUS (Azat TV) – A previously reported $100 million payment from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein to retail billionaire Les Wexner, occurring after Wexner accused Epstein of stealing from him, is drawing renewed scrutiny as more documents related to Epstein’s extensive network become public. This specific transaction, alongside revelations of payments to an Ohio State University doctor, intensifies questions about the financial intricacies and underlying nature of Epstein’s long-standing relationship with Wexner.
Epstein’s $100 Million Payment to Les Wexner
The financial transaction involving a significant sum paid by Jeffrey Epstein to Les Wexner, the founder of L Brands, has resurfaced as a key point of interest. Epstein reportedly paid Wexner $100 million following an accusation by the retail magnate that Epstein had stolen a substantial amount of money from him, according to reports by the Financial Times. This payment is particularly notable because it occurred in the context of a close, albeit eventually fractured, relationship where Epstein reportedly held power of attorney for Wexner for many years.
Les Wexner and his wife, Abigail Wexner, have consistently denied any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities or the abuse tied to him. Wexner stated that he severed ties with Epstein in 2007. However, the details of this large payment, made under such unusual circumstances, present a complex picture of their financial entanglement.
Dr. Mark Landon’s Payments from Epstein Files
Further deepening the financial narrative surrounding Epstein’s associates are newly released documents that show payments made to Dr. Mark Landon, an OB-GYN at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and a professor in the College of Medicine. These documents, part of the extensive Jeffrey Epstein files, include FedEx invoices for deliveries to Dr. Landon between 2001 and 2004, and a memo from April 2005 discussing a $25,000 quarterly payment due to him, referencing Les and Abigail Wexner.
In response to these revelations, Dr. Landon released a statement through OSU Wexner Medical Center, denying any involvement in Epstein’s criminal activities. Dr. Landon stated, “I did not provide any clinical care for Jeffrey Epstein or any of his victims. I was a paid consultant for the New York Strategy Group regarding potential biotech investments from 2001 to 2005. I had no knowledge of any criminal activities; I find them reprehensible and I feel terrible for Epstein’s victims.” This clarification attempts to distance his consulting work from Epstein’s illicit operations, even as his name appears in the financier’s records.
Ongoing Scrutiny of Wexner-Epstein Financial Ties
The Department of Justice’s ongoing release of redacted Epstein files continues to bring names and financial details into public view, as highlighted by CNN. The appearance of Dr. Landon’s name, alongside the renewed focus on the $100 million payment to Les Wexner, underscores the breadth of Epstein’s financial dealings and the varied individuals who had professional or financial connections to him.
Les Wexner, who once described Epstein as a close friend, entrusted him with significant financial oversight, including power of attorney. While Wexner has maintained that he was also a victim of Epstein’s deceit and theft, these recent disclosures, particularly the circumstances surrounding the $100 million payment, prompt further examination into the nature of that “theft” and the subsequent settlement.
The re-emergence of the $100 million payment from Jeffrey Epstein to Les Wexner, specifically after an accusation of theft, provides a critical lens through which to understand the depth and unusual terms of their financial relationship, adding a layer of complexity to Wexner’s long-standing claims of being unaware of Epstein’s illicit activities.