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