Epstein Fallout: New Report Reveals Leon Black’s ‘Private Appeal’ to Judge

Leon Black, the 74-year-old co-founder and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, is estimated to be worth around $14 billion. He paid Epstein approximately $170 million over several years, which he has maintained was solely for legitimate tax and estate planning services.Black stepped down from Apollo in 2021 after details of his payments to Epstein became public. An internal review by Dechert LLP found no evidence that Black participated in Epstein’s criminal activities, though this review has faced criticism, including from Senator Ron Wyden.Black has never been charged with any crime related to Epstein.