Billionaire investor Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on June 26, 2026, regarding his financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Black stated that he believed Epstein had deceived him over the course of their yearslong association, during which he paid Epstein a total of $158 million. He maintained that he did not engage in any criminal wrongdoing.
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Leon Black Testifies on Payments to Jeffrey Epstein Before House Oversight Committee
Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee, discussing his financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. He claimed that Epstein deceived him and emphasized that he did not commit any criminal acts during their relationship, which involved payments totaling $158 million.
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Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde'
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Leon Black Testifies on Payments to Jeffrey Epstein Before House Oversight Committee