Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde'

Billionaire Leon Black is defending his $158 million payment to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, claiming he was deceived by Epstein and never knew about his criminal activities. Black appeared before the House Oversight Committee to assert his innocence and maintain that he committed no wrongdoing. This defense highlights the complexities and moral ambiguities surrounding high-profile relationships and the potential for hidden truths, raising questions about due diligence and the responsibilities of wealthy individuals in such associations.