Leon Black—Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate and the billionaire who paid him $158 million after his 2008 conviction—just appeared before the House Oversight Committee. But after refusing to answer questions about allegations involving women connected to Epstein, he walked out.
In this video, Wren breaks down:
Why Leon Black's testimony was considered one of the most significant in Congress's Epstein investigation
His decades-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
The controversial $158 million in payments Black made to Epstein
The sexual assault allegations Black has denied
Newly released Epstein files and emails mentioning Black
Senator Ron Wyden's claims that Epstein may have acted as a middleman to pay women on Black's behalf
Black's defense that Epstein "duped" him
What happened inside today's closed-door deposition and what comes next
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