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Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde'
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
House lawmakers are questioning billionaire investor Leon Black as part of their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and the powerful people around him.
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Free Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Justice for the victims of Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein may have seemed like a charming guy to most people who knew him. As an investment manager, he helped make his clients billions of dollars and they were happy with that. Many of them were also pleased with the so-called entertainment services he provided.Eventually, it all collapsed, though. Reports of him and others exploiting underaged females became too numerous to ignore. When faced with the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison, he committed suicide while in jail in 2019. His estate has been tied up in conflicting lawsuits ever since.
Politizoom
· Jun 26, 2026
DoJ Lost The Epstein Trick
This is glorious. A judge laid the smackdown on the DoJ regarding the unreleased Epstein files. This makes me happy since we just lost our soccer game. The DoJ has been playing fast and loose with the Epstein files since last year. It started with Blondi. It continues with Blanche. They were supposed to be
The Japan Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Gates told Congress Epstein considered blackmailing him
In closed-door testimony this month, Gates disputed details that Epstein recorded in emails to himself regarding the Microsoft co-founder's extramarital affairs.
We The Media
· Jun 26, 2026
[Photo] Billionaire investor Leon Black, one of Epstein’s largest known clients, is appearing [...]
Billionaire investor Leon Black, one of Epstein’s largest known clients, is appearing before the House Oversight Committee today as lawmakers investigate Epstein’s network of wealth and influence.Black paid Epstein 158 million between 2012 and 2017 and is mentioned multiple times in DOJ-released Epstein files.
Off The Press
· Jun 26, 2026
Billionaire Leon Black to testify before House committee in Epstein probe
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is scheduled to appear before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser. Billionaire Leon Black paid Epstein extraordinary sums that his spokespeople have said was for tax advice and estate planning. Earlier this month, Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon wrote to the House []...Click to read more
South China Morning Post
· Jun 26, 2026
US billionaire Leon Black defends US$158 million paid to Epstein
Billionaire investor Leon Black said on Friday that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a years-long relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier US158 million, but insisted he committed no criminal wrongdoing as he appeared before the House Oversight Committee. Black is the 16th person to appear before the committee as part of their broader investigation into the web of wealth and influence around Epstein. Before entering the closed-door deposition, congressman James Comer, the House...
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Related coverage for "Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde'": Free Press — Justice for the victims of Epstein . Politizoom — DoJ Lost The Epstein Trick. The Japan Times — Gates told Congress Epstein considered blackmailing him . We The Media — [Photo] Billionaire investor Leon Black, one of Epstein’s largest known clients, is appearing [...]. Off The Press — Billionaire Leon Black to testify before House committee in Epstein probe. South China Morning Post — US billionaire Leon Black defends US$158 million paid to Epstein