Leon Black, the former co‑chair of the private‑equity firm Apollo Global Management, has filed a lawsuit to block subpoenas that would compel him to testify and produce documents for a House Oversight Committee investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit comes as Black was scheduled to appear for a deposition on Thursday, where he would be asked about his relationship with Epstein and any potential knowledge of the financier’s alleged misconduct. The legal action reflects growing tensions between high‑profile financiers and congressional probes into Epstein’s network, raising questions about the limits of executive privilege and the extent of Black’s involvement. The outcome could influence how much insight the committee gains into Epstein’s circle and the broader implications for private‑equity oversight.
Private equity investor Leon Black filed a lawsuit Thursday to stave off subpoenas demanding he testify and hand over documents as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Black was slated to appear the same day for a deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to answer questions about his ties to...
