Les Wexner Faces Congressional Deposition as UK Police Probe Prince Andrew's Epstein Ties

• Les Wexner Ohio billionaire Les Wexner is set to be deposed Wednesday by members of Congress about his decades-long association with Jeffrey Epstein. The closed-door testimony comes as newly released documents raise fresh questions about financial entanglements between the retail magnate and convicted sex trafficker, including allegations that Wexner gave Epstein sweeping control over his finances. Axios →
• Prince Andrew UK police forces are coordinating a nationwide assessment of allegations contained in the Epstein files, with the National Police Chiefs' Council establishing a coordination group to support investigations. The former prince faces scrutiny over claims he shared confidential trade information with Epstein in 2010, adding to existing allegations of sexual misconduct. Washington Times →
• Kathryn Ruemmler The wave of resignations linked to the Epstein files continues, with Goldman Sachs top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler stepping down after reports revealed she was one of three people Epstein called when arrested in 2019. Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp also resigned after files showed him thanking Epstein for a "once in a lifetime" evening. Washington Post →
• UN Human Rights Experts Independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council have declared the Epstein files reveal a "global criminal enterprise" involving systematic sexual abuse, trafficking, and exploitation of women and girls. The experts warned the documented acts could meet the legal threshold for crimes against humanity under international law, and demanded full accountability. UN News →
• Trump Administration At least half a dozen top officials in the current Trump administration appear in the Jeffrey Epstein files, according to an NBC News review. The degree of connection varies from a single email to years of communications, raising questions about vetting and accountability as European counterparts face investigations and resignations over similar ties. NBC News →