Leon Black.
American billionaire businessman, MoMa Chairman, art collector (born 1951)
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What's happening
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Leon Black testified regarding financial ties and payments related to Jeffrey Epstein during an investigation.Well supported3 reports6 developments inside
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The committee subpoenas related to the Epstein investigation have been challenged.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Congressional committee investigates Leon Black's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with James Comer calling for contempt proceedings against Black.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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House committee seeks testimony from Leon Black amid investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.Some support1 report
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Congress is probing Leon Black's involvement in a matter, with James Comer having issued subpoenas to him.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Committee threatens contempt charges against Leon Black over refusal to provide documents.Some support1 report
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Leon Black and Apollo Global Management transferred $170 million to Jeffrey Epstein, while also acquiring Lifepoint Health and endorsing Rebecca Bennett.Some support22 reports
Gone quiet
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Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee, detailing his financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein and revealing connections to Elon Musk and Bill Gates.Some support1 report
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Leon Black paid Jeffrey Epstein for tax and estate planning and maintained a social relationship with him.Some support4 reports
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Epstein files revealed links between Jeffrey Epstein and a couple, including Leon Black, who was advised on marital stress.Some support1 report
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Leon Black made the biggest insider sale at Apollo Global Management on August 24, 2025.Well supported9 reports
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Around Leon Black this week
News at the entities that move Leon Black most-
Jeffrey Epstein TransactionalJD Vance discussed Jeffrey Epstein files while Donald Trump held rallies, one of which was attacked in Ohio.Moves Leon Black
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Apollo Global Management StructuralA consortium including Apollo Global Management and Silver Point Capital is being formed regarding the future of Thames Water.Moves Leon Black
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House OperationalLuistro welcomed Remulla's interest in evidence as the House awaits a subpoena from the Ombudsman.Moves Leon Black
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Congress OperationalBJP accuses Congress of threatening anarchy following political war sparked by Albanian unrest.Moves Leon Black
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James Comer OperationalJames Comer has held office in Kentucky since 2016.Moves Leon Black
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house of representatives OperationalThe Iran war is contributing to economic drag, coinciding with new US sanctions imposed on India.Moves Leon Black
Connections
The 22 strongest of 27, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Jeffrey Epstein Transactional
Leon Black was a long-term client of Jeffrey Epstein, paying him millions for wealth management and tax/estate planning services.
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Apollo Global Management Structural
Leon Black co-founded Apollo Global Management and served as its CEO, demonstrating a foundational structural relationship.
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Bank of America Transactional
Leon Black paid Bank of America $170 million for tax advice, which was later linked to reporting failures.
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House Operational
The House is formally investigating Leon Black regarding his financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to contempt charges and legal resistance.
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Congress Operational
Congress is formally investigating Leon Black regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, resulting in legal conflict over subpoenas.
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James Comer Operational
Comer's committee investigated Black via subpoenas, leading to Black's subsequent legal challenges against the committee.
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house of representatives Operational
Leon Black is actively resisting regulatory oversight and subpoenas issued by the House of Representatives.
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FBI Transactional
The FBI reviewed files containing accusations against Leon Black.
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Susan Estrich Structural
Estrich functions as the representative for Black within a specific committee structure.
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Anna Paulina Luna Transactional
Evidence suggests that Leon Black's actions or status are influencing Anna Paulina Luna regarding a potential criminal referral.
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committee Structural
Leon Black is engaged in a legal conflict with the committee regarding regulatory subpoenas and threats of contempt.
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Ariane de Rothschild Mentioned together
Both individuals are described as participants in the global wealth network.
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House of Representatives Operational
The House of Representatives exercised oversight power over Leon Black, resulting in a refusal to comply with congressional subpoenas.
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Robert Garcia Operational
Robert Garcia directly challenged claims made by Leon Black and was present during his departure.
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Robert Garcia Operational
Robert Garcia accused Leon Black of defying congressional subpoenas.
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Donald Trump Shared context
The evidence indicates a personal friendship between Leon Black and President Trump.
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ABC News Mentioned together
ABC News is mentioned in the context of reviewing remarks related to Leon Black's testimony.
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Ghislaine Maxwell Mentioned together
Both individuals are mentioned in the context of being under scrutiny regarding investigation details.
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Elon Musk Mentioned together
Elon Musk and Leon Black were introduced through Jeffrey Epstein.
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Indian National Congress Mentioned together
A single snapshot indicates B is involved in legal action against a committee, which may be related to A.
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department Transactional
A matter involving Leon Black is being tracked by the department regarding potential criminal action.
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Debra Black Mentioned together
The two individuals are noted for maintaining a low public profile.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- The committee subpoenas related to the Epstein investigation have been challenged.
- Congressional committee investigates Leon Black's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with James Comer calling for contempt proceedings against Black.
- House committee seeks testimony from Leon Black amid investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- Leon Black testified regarding financial ties and payments related to Jeffrey Epstein during an investigation.
- Congress is probing Leon Black's involvement in a matter, with James Comer having issued subpoenas to him.
- Epstein files revealed links between Jeffrey Epstein and a couple, including Leon Black, who was advised on marital stress.
- Leon Black made the biggest insider sale at Apollo Global Management on August 24, 2025.