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Lawmakers subpoena billionaire Leon Black after contentious interview on Epstein payments
By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
The House Oversight Committee served subpoenas to billionaire investor Leon Black on Friday after lawmakers say he refused to answer some questions about his yearslong relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a time in which he paid the disgraced financier at least $158 million.Black is the co-founder ...
Key takeaway Black is the co-founder and former chief executive of the private equity firm Apollo Global Management who stepped down in 2021 amid fallout over his ties to Epstein.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
As the House Oversight Committee continues its investigation into the web of wealth and influence around Jeffrey Epstein, the testimony of billionaire investor Leon Black has significant implications for the Houston area. Black, the co-founder and former chief executive of Apollo Global Management, has ties to the local community through his business dealings. The fact that Black paid Epstein $158 million from 2012 to 2017, despite Epstein's guilty plea in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from a minor, raises questions about the judgment of local business leaders. Furthermore, Black's appearance before the committee is a reminder that the Epstein scandal has far-reaching consequences, affecting not only national figures but also those with connections to the Houston area. The community will be watching to see how this investigation unfolds and what it reveals about the relationships between wealthy and influential individuals in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The House Oversight Committee served subpoenas to billionaire investor Leon Black on Friday after lawmakers say he refused to answer some questions about his yearslong relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a time in which he paid the disgraced financier at least $158 million.Black is the co-founder ...
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