A document from the Epstein files, released last Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice, has revealed allegations implicating billionaire Leon Black, a close associate of the convicted sex trafficker, in the rape of minors at his residence.
The document refers to investigations conducted by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office into accusations by a woman who alleged that Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell trafficked her for sexual purposes when she was sixteen years old. Among those she accused of raping her was Black.
The investigations reportedly involved three girls who accused Black, described as one of Epstein’s most prominent financial backers, of sexual assault. A document disclosed that he raped two of them inside Epstein’s Manhattan mansion in 2002.
According to the woman’s testimony cited in the document, Epstein instructed her to give Black a massage at his home. She stated that she fled the room when he attempted to initiate sexual contact with her.
The document further reveals, based on her testimony to prosecutors, that Black violently raped her, causing severe pain and injuring her genital area due to the aggression he inflicted upon her.
Additional records indicate that she was assaulted with sharp objects by Black, resulting in injuries to her genital area. She reportedly continued bleeding without receiving medical treatment while still a minor.
Black is regarded as one of the most prominent American investors in the private equity sector. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Global Management, which he co founded in 1990. He also held the position of chairman of the Museum of Modern Art from 2018 to 2021.
He is considered one of the most significant financial supporters of the Israeli occupation army, its institutions, and the Zionist movement, contributing millions of dollars.
Black has also provided substantial support to what is known as the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces organisation, which offers logistical assistance and welfare support to occupation soldiers.
