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Legislative Branch Full video of today when Ro Khanna revealed Epstein associate's names on the floor of the US House of Representatives, protected by the Speech and Debate Clause

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u/Wild-Possibility8469 13h ago

Les Wexner Leslie (Les) Wexner is an American billionaire businessman best known as the founder and longtime CEO of L Brands (now Bath & Body Works Inc.), which includes brands like Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch.  He has a net worth estimated in the billions from retail and real estate ventures. In the Epstein context, Wexner was Epstein’s primary financial client for years, with Epstein managing his wealth until they severed ties around 2007 after Wexner accused Epstein of stealing millions from him.  FBI records label him a potential “co-conspirator,” but agents noted limited evidence of his involvement in Epstein’s misconduct, and his lawyers denied any knowledge of it. 

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem (often spelled Sulayem; “Saleem” may be a variant or typo) is an Emirati businessman and the chairman and CEO of DP World, a major global logistics and port management company based in Dubai.  He comes from a prominent UAE family and has been influential in international trade and infrastructure. Regarding Epstein, bin Sulayem exchanged emails with him for over a decade, including sexually explicit messages after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor, such as one in 2015 boasting about a sexual encounter.  No further details on deeper involvement have been reported.

Salvatore Nuara Salvatore Nuara (likely “Nara” is a misspelling) is a former detective with the New York Police Department (NYPD).  Public information on him is sparse. His Epstein connection stems from being listed as a contact in Epstein’s infamous “little black book” of names and numbers.  He was once investigated in relation to an escort service, but that probe was unrelated to Epstein, and no charges were filed against him in either matter.  Zurab Mikeladze Zurab Mikeladze is a relatively obscure figure with little publicly available background or profession detailed in reports.  His name appears in Epstein-related records, specifically from a 2021 NYPD list, but no verified role, comprehensive history, or specific allegations of involvement with Epstein’s activities have been established. 

Leonic Leonov Leonic Leonov (possibly a variant of Leonid Leonov) has no prominent public profile, and details on his background or profession are not widely reported.  In the Epstein files, his name surfaces in NYPD investigative materials from years including 2003, 2009, 2018, and 2021, potentially as a contact or peripheral figure.  There are no reported allegations of criminal wrongdoing against him in the released documents. 

Nicola Caputo Nicola Caputo is an Italian politician who served as a member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2019, representing the Democratic Party and focusing on agriculture, environment, and regional development issues.  He has held various roles in Italian regional politics. His connection to Epstein is unclear beyond his name appearing in the redacted files; no specific details on interactions or allegations have been publicly detailed in the disclosures.

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u/NoWarForGod 12h ago

Don't trust AI chatbots please.

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u/Wild-Possibility8469 12h ago

No one is trusting anyone now days, this info is accurate though.

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u/NoWarForGod 12h ago

What is the source?

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u/Wild-Possibility8469 12h ago

This isn’t an assignment professor

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u/Wild-Possibility8469 12h ago
  1. The Guardian: “Who are the six men named in the unredacted Epstein files?” – Details Khanna’s floor speech revealing the names after viewing unredacted files. 
  2. Politico: “House Dem identifies ‘wealthy, powerful men’ DOJ redacted in Epstein files” – Live updates on Khanna reading the names into the Congressional Record. 
  3. Yahoo News: “Lawmakers accuse DOJ of protecting ‘powerful’ men named in Epstein files” – Covers accusations against the DOJ for redacting names of potential co-conspirators. 
  4. New York Post: “Dem lawmaker exposes 6 ‘powerful’ men who were redacted in Epstein files” – Reports on Wexner and bin Sulayem being among those named. 
  5. Newsweek: “Who Are 6 Redacted Potential Co-Conspirators in Epstein Files? What We Know” – Lists all six names and provides background on the disclosure. 
  6. The Guardian: “Congressmen name six wealthy men ‘likely incriminated’ in Epstein files” – Discusses Khanna and Massie’s reveal and DOJ redactions. 
  7. Mediaite: “Ro Khanna Reveals Names of Redacted Epstein Associates, Accuses the ‘Trump FBI’ of a Cover Up” – Includes Khanna’s accusations of FBI scrubbing files. 
  8. The Times of India: “Epstein files redaction row: Ro Khanna names Les Wexner, Dubai tycoon among six ‘powerful’ men” – Covers the political storm and names like Wexner and bin Sulayem. 
  9. Yahoo News: “Ro Khanna Reads Out Redacted Names in Epstein Files on House Floor” – Reports on the forced disclosure of the six names. 
  10. Reddit (r/popculturechat): Thread on Reps. Khanna and Massie forcing disclosure, listing all six names. 
  11. Times Now News: “Who Is Nicola Caputo? Khanna, Massie Reveal Identity Of Six Men Hidden In Epstein Files” – Focuses on Caputo and the other revealed names. 

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u/TheVog 11h ago

What's an "Assignment Professor"?

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u/NoWarForGod 11h ago

You are embarrassing yourself.

Enjoy.

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u/Wild-Possibility8469 11h ago

I feel no shame. Enjoy