Billionaire Leon Black expected to testify Friday before House Epstein panel
Summary
Billionaire Leon Black is scheduled to testify before a U.S. House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Black has paid Epstein about $170 million for tax and estate advice, but questions remain about the payments and their relationship.Key Facts
- Leon Black paid Jeffrey Epstein around $170 million between 2012 and 2017.
- Payments were reportedly for tax advice and estate planning.
- Senator Ron Wyden has asked the House Oversight Committee to question Black about these payments.
- Black’s attorneys say there is no credible evidence he knew about Epstein’s crimes.
- An internal investigation found Black believed Epstein was talented and saved him money.
- Emails show Epstein helped Black with personal matters, including a secret agreement involving a former Russian model.
- Epstein suggested using former law enforcement officers to deliver messages related to that agreement.
- Black is one of several wealthy individuals testifying before the House Oversight Committee about Epstein.
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