House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Summary
Leon Black, a billionaire financier, was interviewed by a U.S. House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein. The interview ended quickly after Black was served subpoenas for nondisclosure agreements, and he denied involvement in Epstein’s alleged crimes but acknowledged their business relationship.Key Facts
- Leon Black voluntarily met with the House Oversight Committee on June 26 for less than an hour.
- The committee served Black subpoenas for copies of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) and scheduled a second interview.
- Black admitted to having a six-year affair with a Russian model, Guzel Ganieva, and discussed an NDA negotiated with her.
- Epstein gave Black advice on the NDA, and Black said he told Epstein about alleged blackmail related to the affair.
- Black denied knowledge of Epstein’s sex crimes, except from public court records, and said he never paid Epstein for access to women.
- Black said he met Epstein in the 1990s and maintained the relationship due to Epstein’s connections to wealthy and influential people.
- Black paid Epstein about $158 million for tax and estate planning, which was confirmed legitimate by a report for Black’s company, Apollo Global Management.
- Black wrote a poem for Epstein’s 50th birthday book but denied they were “best friends,” saying their relationship was more about business and networking.
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