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Leon Black Testifies on Epstein Payments
Billionaire Leon Black faced fiery scrutiny before the House Oversight Committee, admitting he paid Epstein $158 million over years—claiming he was deceived and only knew Epstein’s “Jekyll” side. Now stepping down from Apollo CEO role, Black insists payments were for legal services, not illicit access, and denies any abuse or trafficking. Committee chair James Comer called the hearing historic, while Senator Wyden’s findings hint at Epstein possibly acting as a conduit for Black’s payments to women—a claim Black fiercely denies. As the probe widens, with Gates and ex-secretaries testifying…
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