Lawmakers expected to press billionaire Leon Black about Epstein ties (opens original article in a new tab)

Lawmakers are set to question billionaire Leon Black about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing, as new documents highlight their extensive communication and financial dealings.

• Lawmakers plan to question Leon Black about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a House Oversight Committee hearing.
• Black's attorney claims he only paid Epstein for financial advice and was unaware of his criminal activities.
• Epstein's files reveal extensive communication between Black and Epstein, including over 300 mentions of Black's name in emails.