Leon Black, the billionaire who started Apollo Global Management, paid $158 million to Jeffrey Epstein. He tells reporters he only handled Epstein’s business side. On Tuesday he left a House panel hearing after a tense interview. Lawmakers then forwarded subpoenas to get his records. Critics say he has blocked congressional attempts to investigate the payments.
The subpoenas arrive as House squads expand their probe of Epstein’s network. Black’s lawyers maintain the requests are unwarranted. The episode puts increased pressure on the ex- chief as investigations continue.