Leon Black, the billionaire who started Apollo Global Management, paid $158 million to Jeffrey Epstein. He tells reporters he merely handled Epstein’s business side. On Tuesday he walked out of a House subcommittee hearing after a tense interview. Lawmakers then sent subpoenas to get his records. Critics say he has stalled congressional attempts to investigate the payments.
The subpoenas arrive as House panels broaden their probe of Epstein’s network. Black’s lawyers contend the requests are unwarranted. The episode puts greater pressure on the ex- chief as investigations press on.