Detailed blueprints of Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling Manhattan townhouse—once owned by billionaire Les Wexner—emerge in the latest Justice Department files, mapping out the opulent spaces where victims say unimaginable abuse occurred. Fresh batches of documents peel back layers on Epstein’s dramatic 2019 arrest, including a chilling “Operations Order Form” plotting his takedown just days before agents swarmed his jet, plus internal emails racing to subpoena potential co-conspirators. Yet the deepest shock hits with persistent ties to Wexner: FBI notes name the retail tycoon among figures probed post-arrest, despite his long-standing denials of any knowledge or ongoing links after severing ties in 2007. Victims’ advocates are furious—how deep did these connections really go, and why do questions linger years later?
In the latest tranche of documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice in late December 2025 and early January 2026, detailed architectural records and photos of Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous Manhattan townhouse—originally purchased and renovated by billionaire Les Wexner—have emerged, shedding light on the lavish spaces where numerous victims allege severe sexual abuse took place over years.
The seven-story Beaux-Arts mansion at 9 East 71st Street, one of the largest private residences in New York City, was acquired by Wexner in 1989 for a then-record $13.2 million. He invested millions in renovations but never lived there, instead allowing Epstein to occupy it from the mid-1990s onward. Ownership was formally transferred in 2011 to a Virgin Islands-based entity controlled by Epstein, reportedly for $0, according to public records. The newly disclosed files include interior photos, evidence markers from the 2019 FBI raid, and references to room layouts—highlighting massage rooms, bedrooms, and opulent areas that survivors have described as sites of exploitation.
Complementing these are documents detailing Epstein’s dramatic July 2019 arrest. A chilling “Operations Order Form” dated July 2, 2019—just days before agents intercepted his private jet at Teterboro Airport—outlines the coordinated plan: Epstein was flagged for detention upon return from France, with FBI, NYPD, and Customs and Border Protection poised for a “silent hit.” The strategy succeeded on July 6, leading to his indictment on federal sex-trafficking charges and the subsequent raid on the townhouse.
Internal FBI emails from the immediate aftermath reveal urgent efforts to pursue potential accomplices. Days after the arrest, agents discussed at least 10 “co-conspirators,” with updates on serving grand jury subpoenas across states including Florida, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Ohio. While most names remain heavily redacted, unredacted references include Ghislaine Maxwell (later convicted), modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel (who died in custody), and Les Wexner—described in one email as a “wealthy businessman in Ohio.” Prosecutors drafted memos on potential charges against co-conspirators, but no further indictments beyond Maxwell’s emerged.
Wexner, the L Brands founder and former Victoria’s Secret CEO who employed Epstein as his financial manager for decades, has long denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. He stated in 2019 that he severed ties in 2007 after discovering misappropriated funds and expressed embarrassment over the association. A representative for Wexner emphasized in response to the releases that he fully cooperated with investigators, providing background on Epstein, and was informed he was neither a target nor co-conspirator.
These disclosures, part of phased releases under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Donald Trump in November 2025, have intensified outrage among survivors and advocates. They argue the materials underscore systemic delays in accountability, with millions more pages still under DOJ review into 2026 amid heavy redactions. “These connections ran deep, and the slow drip of information only prolongs our pain,” said a spokesperson for a victims’ support group.
As the saga spills into the new year, persistent questions linger: How extensive were these elite bonds, why were certain investigative paths not fully pursued, and what further details await in the vast unreleased archive? The Epstein case continues to expose the intersections of wealth, power, and alleged impunity.
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