U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty will donate campaign money from Leslie Wexner to charity
U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty said Friday she will donate campaign contributions from Ohio billionaire Leslie Wexner as he continues to be scrutinized by Congress for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Beatty, a Democrat from Columbus, said in a statement that Wexner must answer all questions under oath. He is scheduled for a deposition on Wednesday, Feb. 18, in Ohio.
Beatty said if Wexner participated in or enabled Epstein's crimes, he must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
"I fully support the congressional investigation. As the facts are developed through the House Oversight Committee investigation, I will continue to stand with the survivors and their call for justice," Beatty said.
Beatty said she has donated campaign contributions she received from Wexner to local organizations that support survivors of sex trafficking and abuse. Beatty didn't specify how much money she donated.
According to the Federal Elections Commission, Beatty has received $61,100 from Wexne…