On Tuesday, a federal lawsuit was filed in Manhattan court against business mogul Leon Black for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl at a townhouse owned by Jeffrey Epstein in 2002.
The lawsuit, which was filed by attorneys at Wigdor Law, alleges disturbing accusations of severe abuse and rape involving a woman who has autism and a rare genetic condition Mosaic Down Syndrome.
The plaintiff, now in her late 30s, claims to have been coerced into engaging in illicit activities with Black, who is widely known for his high-profile role as the former CEO of Apollo Global Management.
The lawsuit further alleges that Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, played a pivotal role in facilitating this illicit arrangement, acting as the conduits through which the victim was introduced to Black.
According to her account, the notorious duo trafficked her to several influential older men during the early 2000s. The victim claimed that her recruitment into this dark world occurred at a cheerleading camp with the assistance of other individuals.