Billionaire Admits Paying Epstein

Billionaire Leon Black faced intense scrutiny before the House Oversight Committee, admitting he paid Epstein $158 million over years—but insisted he was deceived, believing the funds were for legitimate business services. He stepped down from Apollo Global Management in 2021 over the ties, claiming he never knew Epstein’s criminal activities until 2019. Committee chair Rep. James Comer called the hearing pivotal, as documents revealed suggestive birthday messages and payments made after Epstein’s 2008 guilty plea. Black denies accusations he used Epstein as a conduit to pay women, insisting he never abused anyone or engaged in trafficking—and was never blackmailed. The probe also includes high-profile figures like the Clintons and Bill Gates, exposing the vast web of Epstein’s influence. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca39c6fc4c8a3916