During a tense deposition in a legal proceeding linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, attorney Mark Beck was accidentally recorded on a hot mic making an explicit threat against former Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner.
The incident occurred while Beck was representing interests connected to Wexner in testimony before investigators. Audio captured him saying he would “kill” Wexner — a remark made in frustration, according to sources familiar with the situation. The lawyer quickly realized the microphone was live and attempted to minimize the damage afterward.
Courtroom participants and legal teams present during the deposition expressed shock at the outburst, noting that such language is highly irregular in formal legal settings. The exchange has drawn attention amid the broader probe into connections between Epstein and high-profile individuals.
Beck’s remark has raised questions among legal observers about professional conduct and the pressures inherent in complex litigation tied to Epstein’s activities. Investigators and attorneys involved in the case have not publicly detailed whether any disciplinary measures are being considered in response to the hot-mic remark.
The deposition was part of ongoing efforts to gather testimony related to Epstein’s financial network and personal associations, with Wexner — a billionaire philanthropist and longtime Epstein client — a notable figure in those inquiries.
While the threat was not made toward members of law enforcement or intended as an actual act of violence, the incident underscores the intensity surrounding high-stakes legal battles connected to the Epstein saga.