Mr. Epstein was indicted last year on federal sex-trafficking charges stemming from an alleged scheme to exploit underage girls. Mr. Black has said Mr. Epstein provided him with tax-and-estate-planning advice, for which the billionaire paid millions of dollars over a multiyear period. Mr. Epstein also previously served on the board of Mr. Black’s family foundation. Mr. Black made a day trip with his family to Mr. Epstein’s private island and met with Mr. Epstein at the adviser’s Manhattan townhouse. Mr. Black is among those who have received subpoenas in a civil investigation in the U.S. Virgin Islands into Mr. Epstein’s businesses.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 21, 2020 00:33 UTC