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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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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