Mid‑1980s – Les Wexner begins a financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, later describing Epstein as a “conman” who managed his investments and took “vast sums” from his family [3][5].

1991 – Epstein receives power of attorney over Wexner’s assets, allowing him to control investments and purchase property on Wexner’s behalf [3][5].

2007 – The partnership ends bitterly after Wexner discovers Epstein’s theft; Wexner fires Epstein and cuts ties, later saying he was “embarrassed” by the association [3][5].

June 2008 – Despite the split, Wexner emails Epstein following Epstein’s 2008 plea deal, indicating continued contact [3].

2019 – A FBI document lists Wexner as a “secondary co‑conspirator” with limited evidence; investigators subpoena him and later describe him as a cooperative source, not a target [1][2].

2022 – Ohio State University adopts a naming‑review process that governs requests to remove donor names, a procedure later invoked for Wexner‑named facilities [6].

July 2025 – Wexner contributes $3,500 to Ohio Senator Jon Husted’s campaign; the donation is later returned to charity amid the upcoming deposition [8].

Dec 4, 2025 – Survivors of former OSU physician Richard Strauss protest outside the Board of Trustees meeting, demanding a subpoena of former trustee Wexner and highlighting the independent investigation that documented at least 177 abuse cases [12].

Dec 17, 2025 – A coalition of former OSU athletes urges the university to strip Wexner’s name from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, citing his alleged Epstein ties and the 2022 naming‑review policy [11].

Jan 13, 2026 – U.S. District Judge Michael Watson rules that a subpoena can be served on Wexner in the Strauss class‑action, allowing service by mail, email, or to his security staff [10].

Jan 20, 2026 – Former OSU athletes call for the removal of board chair John Zeiger, arguing his conflict of interest as Wexner’s personal attorney makes him unfit to serve on the trusteeship [9].

Feb 16, 2026 – Several Ohio lawmakers announce donations of their Wexner contributions to charities supporting trafficking survivors; a congressional spokesperson confirms the deposition transcript will be released after the private Ohio hearing [8].

Feb 18, 2026 – Rep. Thomas Massie declares the redacted “co‑conspirator” file “bigger than Watergate,” accusing the DOJ of a decades‑long cover‑up while the House Oversight Committee issues a subpoena for Wexner’s testimony [2]; the same day, Wexner’s deposition is scheduled in Ohio, he pledges to cooperate, and Republican Sen. Andrew Brenner urges him to resign from the OSU Medical Center board, noting pending rename requests [3][4]; the Ohio Nurses Association sends a letter demanding removal of Wexner’s name from campus buildings before the new hospital opens next week and plans a demonstration on Feb 22 [6]; Rep. Robert Garcia calls Wexner “the primary financial backer of Epstein’s crimes,” while local residents request that deposition facts be posted in an easy‑to‑read format [7].

Feb 19, 2026 – In a closed‑door deposition, Wexner tells lawmakers he was “naïve, foolish and gullible,” denies any knowledge of Epstein’s sexual crimes, and states, “I have done nothing wrong, and I have nothing to hide,” while asserting he answered every question honestly [1][5][7].

Feb 22, 2026 (planned) – The Ohio Nurses Association stages a campus demonstration demanding the removal of Wexner’s name from the medical center and other OSU facilities, timed with the opening of the new hospital building [6].