Columbus, Ohio appears 257 times in the Epstein documents, almost exclusively as a departure or arrival point in flight manifests between 1991-2005, reflecting Jeffrey Epstein's frequent visits to billionaire Les Wexner, who was based in the Columbus area.

Columbus appears in flight logs as a routine destination for Epstein's private jet, which made at least 267 trips to and from what is now John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The flights peaked during the 1990s and early 2000s, coinciding with Epstein's close financial relationship with Les Wexner, the billionaire founder of Limited Brands (now L Brands) who gave Epstein power of attorney in 1991. Epstein maintained properties in the Columbus area, including in the affluent suburb of New Albany, which Wexner developed. The city served as a hub for Epstein's business dealings with Wexner, who was Ohio's wealthiest resident.

Key Highlights

• •Epstein's jet made 267+ trips to Columbus between 1991-2005, one of his most frequent destinations outside New York and Florida
• •The Columbus flights directly correlate with Epstein's relationship with Les Wexner, who gave him financial power of attorney and control over vast assets
• •Epstein owned property in New Albany, Ohio (a Columbus suburb developed by Wexner) where at least one alleged victim reported being held against her will
• •Flight patterns show frequent routes between Teterboro, NJ (near NYC) and Columbus, often continuing to Palm Beach, FL

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