Ohio University Gynaecology Head Received $25k Quarterly Payments from Epstein
Newly released documents have revealed that the head of gynaecology at Ohio State University allegedly received regular quarterly payments of $25,000 from the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Dr Mark Landon, a prominent obstetrician and gynaecologist at the university's Wexner Medical Center, is said to have been the recipient of these substantial transfers during the early 2000s.
Email Evidence Reveals Payment Schedule
The allegations stem from email correspondence made public in January 2026 as part of ongoing investigations into Epstein's financial activities. One particularly revealing exchange from 2006 shows Epstein's advisors discussing the payment arrangements with Dr Landon.
"Are we still paying Mark Landon?" wrote an individual named Darren in the email chain. "Eric was dealing with this, so I am not sure what was decided when the previous payment was made. Landon's agreement requires quarterly payments of $30k to be made to Landon on the 15th of January, April, July and October."
The correspondence continues with Darren noting that "The previous payment made to Landon was for $25,000 and not $30,000" before asking for clarification on whether the New York Strategy Group should make the next payment for $25,000 or $30,000. Epstein's brief response simply stated "75 per year," though the exact meaning of this figure remains unclear.
Additional Packages and Payment Confirmations
Beyond the quarterly payments, documents indicate that Dr Landon received several packages from Epstein's associates between 2001 and 2004. The contents of these packages remain unknown and have not been disclosed in the released materials.
A separate email from April 2005 appears to capture another payment confirmation. "Dr. Landon's $25k quarterly payment is due, please approve," wrote an individual named Eric. Hours later, Eric followed up stating he had billed "LHW/Abigail" for the $25,000 amount, noting this was done in advance as in prior years.
Connection to Les Wexner and University Funding
The identities of "LHW" and "Abigail" referenced in the emails remain officially unknown. However, investigators have noted that one of Epstein's prominent clients during this period was Les Wexner, the billionaire founder of Victoria's Secret whose middle name is Herbert and who is married to a woman named Abigail.
Wexner, who built his fortune through Victoria's Secret and brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, donated $100 million to Ohio State University in 2012, resulting in the medical center being named in his honor. This connection has raised questions about the nature of Epstein's relationship with both Wexner and the university, though no wrongdoing has been alleged against either Wexner or Dr Landon in connection with the Epstein case.
Dr Landon's Response and Current Position
Dr Mark Landon, who has worked at the medical center since 1987 and remains employed at Ohio State University with a hospital visitor lounge named after him, has strongly denied any wrongdoing. In a statement provided to media outlets, Dr Landon stated: "I did not provide any clinical care for Jeffrey Epstein or any of his victims. I was a paid consultant for the New York Strategy Group regarding potential biotech investments from 2001 to 2005. I had no knowledge of any criminal activities; I find them reprehensible and I feel terrible for Epstein's victims."
Broader Academic Connections to Epstein
The revelations about Dr Landon come amid broader documentation of Epstein's ties to prominent academics. The disgraced financier spent years cultivating relationships with leading scientists, professors, and philosophers, including Noam Chomsky, the renowned linguist who sent supportive emails to Epstein in 2019 as media scrutiny intensified.
Another academic named in the files is Yale computer science professor David Gelernter, who exchanged numerous emails with Epstein about women and even expressed interest in hosting Epstein at Yale despite his 2008 conviction for child sex crimes. Their correspondence reportedly ended in 2015 after Epstein declined to invest in Gelernter's son's startup firm.
Les Wexner publicly addressed his association with Epstein in 2019, stating: "I am embarrassed that, like so many others, I was deceived by Mr. Epstein. I know now that my trust in him was grossly misplaced and I deeply regret having ever crossed his path." Wexner claimed to have severed his relationship with Epstein in 2007.
The Independent has contacted Ohio State University, Dr Mark Landon, and Dr David Gelernter for further comment regarding these latest revelations from the Epstein document releases.
