Leon Black Ends Interview with House Investigators on Epstein Ties

Billionaire investor Leon Black concluded a closed-door interview with House investigators last month. The interview focused on Black's past financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in 2019.

Black, who co-founded the private equity firm Apollo Global Management, engaged Epstein for tax and financial advisory services over several years. Congressional representatives initiated the interview to gather information about this professional association.

Lawmakers have not publicly disclosed the specific details or the duration of Black's testimony before the abrupt end of the session. A congressional spokesperson confirmed only that Black terminated the interview before its scheduled conclusion.

Black's representatives previously stated that his professional engagements with Epstein were limited to financial and tax planning. They described Epstein's role as a consultant providing expertise in those specific areas.

The House committee scrutinizing Epstein's activities and associates has conducted multiple interviews and gathered various documents as part of its ongoing inquiry.