Two Alleged Epstein Victims Sue Former Victoria's Secret CEO

Two women who allege they were victims of Jeffrey Epstein have filed a lawsuit against Les Wexner, the former chief executive officer of Victoria's Secret, claiming he played a critical role in enabling the disgraced financier's sex trafficking operation.

According to court documents filed Thursday and obtained by TMZ, the two plaintiffs, identified as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, allege that Wexner provided Epstein with financial resources, access to luxury properties, and a veneer of respectability that allowed the trafficking ring to flourish.

The lawsuit centers on alleged assaults that occurred at Epstein's Manhattan mansion on East 71st Street. Both plaintiffs claim they were seventeen years old at the time of the incidents, making them minors under New York law. The property itself figures prominently in the allegations against Wexner, who the lawsuit states purchased the mansion in 1989 before transferring it to Epstein for a fraction of its value.

The court filings detail disturbing allegations of sexual assault. Jane Doe 1 claims she was hired to provide massage services to Epstein at the mansion, where he allegedly placed his hand inside her underwear and digitally penetrated her without consent. The lawsuit states the young woman became so distressed that she fled to the bathroom in tears. During subsequent visits, the complaint alleges, Epstein fondled her breasts and groped her genitals without permission.

Jane Doe 2 presents similar allegations, claiming she was compelled to massage Epstein's penis alongside other young women while he touched their breasts and genitals without consent, according to the lawsuit.

The plaintiffs argue that Wexner's financial support was instrumental in facilitating these crimes. The lawsuit claims Wexner provided Epstein with at least two hundred million dollars between 1987 and 2007. Additionally, the court documents state that Wexner gave Epstein the private aircraft the financier used to transport victims.

Beyond financial backing, the lawsuit alleges Wexner conferred legitimacy upon Epstein by appointing him as trustee and director of The Wexner Foundation. This association, the plaintiffs contend, granted Epstein power and prestige within elite circles, making it easier for him to operate his trafficking network.

The core argument of the lawsuit is that Epstein's sex trafficking operation would not have existed without the resources and credibility provided by the former Victoria's Secret owner. The plaintiffs are pursuing claims of gender-motivated violence against the Epstein estate and claims of enabling gender-motivated violence against Wexner. They seek unspecified damages.

This lawsuit represents the latest legal action stemming from Epstein's decades-long pattern of abuse, which ended with his death in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The case highlights ongoing efforts by alleged victims to hold accountable not only Epstein's estate but also individuals and entities they believe facilitated his crimes.