Wexner’s Absence Sparks Board Controversy

Billionaire Les Wexner, chairman of Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center and founder of L Brands, hasn’t attended a board meeting in over a year—raising legal questions about his eligibility under state law that could force his removal. While the law targets publicly appointed board members, the university argues Wexner’s appointment bypasses that rule. Amid student protests and renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein—whom Wexner claims he never knew anything about—Ohio State says it’s reviewing every complaint but continues to honor his decades of philanthropy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b5f8984a6f1fce6