Epstein Secrets

ce, he divested COUQ of its assets. Epstein transferred much of COUQ's assets to the YLK Charitable Fund ("YLK"). YLK is a foundation controlled by Leslie Wexner, a billionaire who was at one-time a client of Epstein's and the founder of the Limited Brands. On January I, 2008, COUQ entered into an Assignment

y, Epstein, in his capacity as trustee of the The Wexner Children's Trust 11, invested an additional $20,

r, Stearns & Co. Inc. (Bq&Co.), and Bear Stearns Asset Management Inc. ("BSAM") (collectively, the "Bear Stearns Respondents"), by their attorneys, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, respectfully submit this Statement of Answer. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT In this proceeding, highly sophisticated investors sock to recover losses the

nia. Ili. pAcTs 8. In early 2000, Shanks was contacted by Maxwell, who represented to Shanks that she was acting on behalf of Epstein and/or the Wexners, to inquire whether Shanks would ccnsider accepting a commissionto paint: a lfamily portrait of koigail Wexner and her four children. 7 f. 9. Dur

es/edgar/datcM1%46ac815860F61mm8-3 106 sc 1 3da33.txt 134-gicqed7 EFTA00228111 . • <CAPTION> Page 2 of 14 <S> <C> NAME OF REPORTING PERSON: Leslie H. Wexner I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY): 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP: 3 SEC USE ONLY 4 SOURCE OF FUND

Court By: /s/ Deputy Clerk Copies to: Hon. Geoffrey W. Barnard Gregory H. Hodges, Esq. Maria Tankenson Hodge, Esq. Marshall H. Fishman, Esq. Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP 919 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 Edward S. Feig, Esq. Arent, Fox, Klintner, Plotkin & Kahan, PLLC 1675 Broadway, 25th Floor New York, NY 100

any third party, including without limitation The Wexner Children's Trust II. 7. All documents concerni

Bear, Steams & Co. Inc. (BS&Co.), and Bear Steams Asset Management Inc. ("BSAM") (collectively, the "Bear Steams Respondents"), by their attorneys, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, hereby request that Claimants produce the documents and information specified herein, pursuant to the following Definitions and Instructions, on o