Leon Black

Leon Black

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Leon Black is an American billionaire investor and businessman, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Apollo Global Management, a leading global private equity firm. His career has been marked by significant financial successes, but he has also faced scrutiny due to his financial ties with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. In March 2021, Black stepped down from his position at Apollo amid growing concerns regarding his connections to Epstein, which included allegations of personal and business relationships that raised ethical questions.

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Leon Black is a prominent art collector and financier who has faced serious allegations related to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Gefährdet der Skandal den Pritzker-Preis?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-06
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Leon Black is mentioned as a former chairman of Apollo Management who should be investigated.

Massie, la spina nel fianco di Trump: «Vanno pubblicati tutti i documenti»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-02-27
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Leon Black stepped down as CEO of Apollo Global Management because of his ties to Epstein.

WEF CEO Børge Brende steps down as the Epstein files claim another top executive
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-26
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Leon Black is an art collector who attended a dinner hosted by Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein spannte den WEF-Chef Börge Brende gezielt in sein Netzwerk ein
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-22
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Leon Black resigned as CEO of Apollo Global Management after a probe found his payments to Epstein totaled $158 million.

How Wall Street’s Apollo got tangled up again in the Epstein files
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-21
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Leon Black is mentioned in relation to his wealth and art collection.

Leon Black und die Epstein-Files: Frauen quälen und Kunst sammeln - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-17
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Jeffrey Epstein

Leon Black is the co-founder of Apollo Global Management and was closely associated with Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘maniacal devotion’ to Wall Street billionaire Leon Black
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-17
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Leon Black was involved in matters connected to Epstein, as revealed by emails.

From Wall Street to Hollywood: Casey Wasserman latest hit in Epstein files fallout — read full list
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-15
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Leon Black was forced to step down from his role as CEO at Apollo Global Management due to his association with Epstein.

Analysis: What will Epstein accountability look like?
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-13
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Leon Black was mentioned as a guest at a dinner hosted by Epstein.

Epstein files reveal correspondence with David Blaine – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-12
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Leon Black was mentioned in connection with Epstein's alleged fundraising efforts.

Jejak Gelap Jeffrey Epstein di Kalangan Akademia
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-02-10
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Leon Black has been mentioned in allegations related to Epstein but maintains that his relationship was only business-related.

As pressure mounted to release Epstein files, FBI employees compiled allegations against other men
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-10
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Leon Black was a billionaire who had business dealings with Epstein and faced allegations of sexual abuse.

War Epstein ein russischer Spion? Recherchen zeigen verdächtige Moskau-Kontakte
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-08
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Leon Black paid Epstein significant sums for financial advice after Epstein's convictions.

"יש לי נערה אקזוטית": ג'פרי אפשטיין והספורט האמריקני
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-02-06
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Leon Black is a financier who has been implicated in allegations of sexual misconduct alongside Jes Staley.

Rape allegation against ex-Barclays CEO Jes Staley was raised in US Epstein investigation | Jeffrey Epstein
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-05
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Leon Black was a billionaire who paid Epstein over $150 million for advisory services despite Epstein's criminal past.

Od vrtnarjevega sina do spolnega prestopnika: kako je Epstein obogatel?
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-02-05
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Karp met Epstein through his work representing Leon Black, co-founder and former chair of Apollo Global Management.

Brad Karp: Wall Street law firm boss resigns after emails to Epstein released | Jeffrey Epstein
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-05
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Leon Black was being blackmailed by a Russian woman, Guzel Ganieva, which involved Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein a primit o viză rusească la invitația unor veterani FSB – Ziarul de Gardă
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-02-04
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Leon Black is a prominent billionaire and art collector associated with Jeffrey Epstein.

Kunstsammler Leon Black war Jeffrey Epsteins Haupteinnahmequelle - Kunst
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2026-02-03
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Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein

Leon Black was Epstein’s main financial benefactor and later expressed being troubled by Epstein's misconduct.

They said they weren’t close to Epstein. New documents show otherwise
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-01
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Leon Black was mentioned in connection with Epstein's planned meetings.

Novi Epsteinovi dokumenti bremenijo bogate in slavne
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-01-31
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