Ex-Apollo CEO Leon Black says Jeffrey Epstein duped him out of more than $60 million
Black denied wrongdoing as lawmakers pressed him on $158 million in Epstein-related payments and issued subpoenas for NDAs and further testimony.
- On Friday, June 26, 2026, Leon Black, former CEO of Apollo Global Management, testified before the House Oversight Committee, defending $158 million in payments to Jeffrey Epstein while denying any sexual misconduct or criminal wrongdoing.
- Mounting scrutiny over Black's financial ties to Epstein prompted the deposition after Senator Ron Wyden contended that payments totaling $170 million between 2012 and 2017 vastly exceeded standard professional advisory fees.
- Defending his actions, Black cited an independent investigation by Dechert LLP that reviewed over 60,000 documents and found no evidence linking him to Epstein's criminal activities, calling the relationship a 'horrible mistake'.
- House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer issued two subpoenas to Black during the closed-door session, compelling him to produce non-disclosure agreements and appear for a deposition on July 16.
- Lawmakers continue investigating Epstein's influence network, examining financial records and communications to determine whether other high-profile figures provided support that enabled the late financier's alleged criminal activities.
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Billionaire investor Leon Black defends $158 million paid to Epstein
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