Leon Black Testifies on Epstein Payments

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Billionaire Leon Black testified before Congress, admitting he paid Epstein $158 million over years for financial services, claiming he didn’t know about Epstein’s crimes until 2019 — calling him “Jekyll, not Hyde.” He stepped down from Apollo in 2021 over the ties, denied any wrongdoing or involvement in trafficking, and expressed regret for not seeing Epstein’s darker side sooner. As the 16th witness in a sweeping probe into Epstein’s network — which also includes the Clintons and Gates — Black’s testimony could unlock critical new details about how Epstein wielded power and money. Support…