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 left a House panel hearing after a tense interview. Lawmakers then sent subpoenas to get his records. Critics say he has impeded congressional attempts to learn more about the payments.
The subpoenas arrive as House committees expand their probe of Epstein’s network. Black’s lawyers argue the requests are unwarranted. The episode puts greater pressure on the former chief as investigations press on.