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

Billionaire investor Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee that he was misled by Jeffrey Epstein during their long-term association, during which Black paid Epstein $158 million. Black emphasized that he was unaware of Epstein's criminal activities, likening himself to Dr. Jekyll and asserting that he knew nothing of Epstein's darker side. This testimony comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's vast network of wealthy associates, highlighting the complexities and moral ambiguities surrounding high-profile financial relationships. Black's defense underscores the challenges in distinguishing between the public personas and private malfeasances of influential individuals.