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Billionaire investor Leon Black is set to testify to Congress about $158M in payments to Epstein
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He will be testifying about $158 million in payments to Epstein.
A congressional committee is seeking information about payments made to Jeffrey Epstein. Billionaire investor Leon Black is set to appear before lawmakers to discuss this matter. He will be testifying about $158 million in payments to Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee is leading the inquiry, with Black's testimony scheduled for Friday. His appearance is part of a broader effort to understand the network of wealth and influence surrounding Epstein. Further details about the inquiry and Black's testimony are available from the source.
The committee's goal is to shed light on the circumstances that enabled Epstein's alleged abuses.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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