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Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde'

Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde'

Summary

Billionaire investor Leon Black told a House committee that Jeffrey Epstein tricked him during their long relationship, in which Black paid Epstein $158 million. Black said he did nothing illegal while testifying before the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating Epstein’s financial connections.

Key Facts

  • Leon Black paid Jeffrey Epstein $158 million over several years.
  • Black said Epstein deceived him during their relationship.
  • Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on this matter.
  • The committee is investigating Epstein’s network of money and influence.
  • Black is the 16th person to testify in this investigation.
  • The committee chairman, Rep. James Comer, called this testimony potentially very important.
  • The session was held behind closed doors, meaning not open to the public.
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