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Jane Doe Sues Billionaire Black Over Epstein Allegations

11/4/2025

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Jane Doe has sued billionaire Leon Black, alleging he raped her at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse when she was 16.
Doe has autism and a rare form of Down syndrome, and Epstein introduced her to Black.
Leon Black's lawyer calls the lawsuit frivolous and says Black never met Doe.
The Senate Finance Committee is examining Black's $158 million payment to Epstein for legality; Black says all transactions were lawful.

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Story summary

Jane Doe has sued billionaire Leon Black, alleging he raped her at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse when she was 16.
Doe has autism and a rare form of Down syndrome, and Epstein introduced her to Black.
Leon Black's lawyer calls the lawsuit frivolous and says Black never met Doe.
The Senate Finance Committee is examining Black's $158 million payment to Epstein for legality; Black says all transactions were lawful.