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

Billionaire Leon Black is facing scrutiny after reportedly paying $158 million to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, defending his actions by claiming he only knew Epstein as a reputable businessman, not the abusive person he was accused of being. These revelations come as the Department of Justice releases more files related to Epstein's investigation, bringing Black's associations under increased public and legal scrutiny. This situation highlights the complexities of knowing someone publicly admired yet embroiled in serious legal and moral controversies, raising questions about due diligence and accountability in high-profile relationships.