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Wyden Pushes Probe of Leon Black’s $170M Epstein Deal

6/5/2026

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Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the House Oversight Committee urging that Leon Black be questioned about $170 million paid to Jeffrey Epstein before Black’s testimony.
Attorney Adam Fridman told Wyden no evidence shows Black knew of Epstein’s crimes and that probe exceeds Senate Finance Committee’s jurisdiction.
Wyden cited Department of Justice (DOJ) indicating Black may have funneled hush-money through Epstein and a $62 million settlement with the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the House Oversight Committee urging that Leon Black be questioned about $170 million paid to Jeffrey Epstein before Black’s testimony.
Attorney Adam Fridman told Wyden no evidence shows Black knew of Epstein’s crimes and that probe exceeds Senate Finance Committee’s jurisdiction.
Wyden cited Department of Justice (DOJ) indicating Black may have funneled hush-money through Epstein and a $62 million settlement with the U.S. Virgin Islands.