Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026 – The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein documents by the U.S. Department of Justice has uncovered a disturbing financial trail: quarterly payments from Epstein’s firm to Dr. Mark Landon, chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. The revelations, spanning the early 2000s, detail sums of $25,000 to $30,000 per payment—totaling up to $75,000 annually—billed to billionaire Les Wexner and his wife, Abigail. While Landon describes the transactions as legitimate consulting fees, survivors and advocates decry them as evidence of institutional complicity in Epstein’s network, fueling outrage over mainstream media’s reluctance to delve deeper.
The documents, part of over 3 million pages released in January 2026 under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, include emails and memos. One April 2005 exchange shows an associate notifying Epstein that “Dr. Landon’s $25k quarterly payment is due, please approve.” Hours later, confirmation notes the amount was invoiced to the Wexners “as we have in prior years.” FedEx receipts from 2001–2004 further reference deliveries to Landon, though specifics remain redacted. Epstein, convicted in 2008 for procuring underage girls for prostitution, managed Wexner’s finances for decades, a relationship Wexner later accused of involving theft of over $46 million—partially repaid.
Les Wexner, founder of L Brands (parent of Victoria’s Secret), donated millions to Ohio State, leading to the medical center bearing his name. During a February 2026 congressional deposition, Wexner denied knowledge of the Landon payments, stating he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal activities until 2007 and severed ties thereafter. “I was not aware of payments made to a gynecologist at Ohio State University and that money went through Jeffrey Epstein but came from Les Wexner,” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) pressed during oversight hearings. Wexner reiterated no involvement in wrongdoing, but critics like Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) called for probes into potential conflicts at the university.
Dr. Landon, an OSU faculty member since 1987, told NBC4 he provided consulting on maternal-fetal medicine and had no inkling of Epstein’s crimes. “These were professional services unrelated to any illicit activity,” he said. Ohio State University launched an internal review, stating it takes the allegations seriously but found no evidence linking Landon to Epstein’s victims. However, the payments’ timing—post-Epstein’s early associations with underage girls—raises questions about their purpose. Emails reference Epstein seeking gynecological services for “the girls,” though not explicitly tied to Landon.
Survivors express profound betrayal. “These weren’t just checks; they enabled a system that treated trafficked victims like disposable objects,” said one anonymous Epstein accuser in a statement via the Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program. Advocacy groups like the National Center on Sexual Exploitation demand full audits of Wexner-funded institutions, arguing the “demonic legacy” of Epstein persists through unaddressed ties. “Why the silence from major outlets?” asked attorney Gloria Allred, representing several survivors. “This isn’t just history; it’s ongoing complicity.”
Mainstream media coverage has been sparse, with outlets like The New York Times and CNN offering brief mentions amid broader Epstein stories. Critics attribute this to Wexner’s influence—his philanthropy spans media, arts, and politics—or fear of litigation. Social media, however, erupts with #EpsteinFiles and #WexnerAccountability, amassing millions of views. “The web runs deeper than we know,” one viral post reads.
As congressional Democrats push for more unredacted files, questions mount: Were these payments for routine exams on victims? How insulated are institutions like OSU? With cries for justice amplifying, the revelations challenge the illusion of accountability, hinting at alliances too entrenched to dismantle easily.
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