Leon Black Under Fire Over Epstein Ties

Billionaire Leon Black faces congressional scrutiny as he prepares to testify before the House Oversight Committee, amid renewed investigations into Jeffrey Epstein’s powerful network. Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, paid Epstein over $150 million between 2012 and 2017—according to Apollo’s own review—for tax and estate planning services, shortly after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor. Epstein’s indictment in 2019 and subsequent death in jail have reignited questions about how Epstein’s connections, including Black’s, enabled his abuse to persist. Documents reveal Black’s name in Epstein’s birthday messages, even including a poem some believe he authored. Testimony from high-profile figures like Bill Gates, Hillary Clinton, and Pam Bondi has surfaced, while Democrats push for Trump’s testimony—Republicans deny any wrongdoing. The hearing aims to expose how Epstein’s elite circle shielded him for years. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b5fc05a101da851