The Epstein Files/CASE 27/2012 – 2026

The names

Leon Black

At least $158 million for “tax advice”, a lost job, a contempt citation and a dismissed lawsuit

RECORD / AT A GLANCE

Documented / unproven

Documented that Black paid a convicted sex offender at least $158 million, which helped fund Epstein’s life and operation, and that he has refused to answer congressional questions. That is serious on its own. Sexual-abuse allegations against Black have not been proven in court and the one lawsuit was dismissed without a finding; he denies them.

THE EVENTS / THE INVESTIGATION / THE STORY

The chronology.

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Evidence & assessment.

01

The money

Advice, or something else?

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Congress and the courts

The contempt and the lawsuit.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THIS FILE

The claims, rated.

4 claims people make about this file, each rated documented, partly true, disputed, unproven or false. Think a rating is wrong? Use Dispute or Support, or join the Discussion.

DOCUMENTED The names

“Leon Black paid Epstein far more than any tax adviser could be worth.”

At least $158 million for 2012–17 per the Apollo review; Senator Wyden puts it above $170 million. Black says the advice saved him much more.

Who says it: Apollo’s review; Senate Finance minority.

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DOCUMENTED The names

“Leon Black’s money helped fund Epstein’s operation.”

The Virgin Islands said so in settling with Black for $62.5 million; Black admitted no wrongdoing and says he knew nothing of the abuse.

Who says it: The territory’s attorney general.

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DOCUMENTED The names

“Leon Black defied Congress over Epstein.”

The House held him in contempt in September 2026 after he walked out of an interview and skipped a deposition. He is suing the committee.

Who says it: House record.

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UNPROVEN The names

“Leon Black raped a teenager at Epstein’s house.”

A civil claim alleging this was dismissed in October 2026 after the plaintiff said she was medically unable to continue. She said it was not a retraction; he calls it fiction. No court tested it.

Who says it: A plaintiff suing anonymously.

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OPEN THE RECORD

Sources & limits.

Numbered citations in each article identify the relevant sources. These records have different purposes and evidentiary weight.

  1. Apollo Global Management: Conclusion and release of the Dechert review, 25 Jan 2021 ↗

    The firm’s release of the review it commissioned.

  2. CNBC: Apollo’s Leon Black paid Jeffrey Epstein $158 million, will retire as CEO, 25 Jan 2021 ↗

    Report on the Dechert review Black’s firm commissioned. A review paid for by the company.

  3. Reuters: Investor Leon Black settles with U.S. Virgin Islands over Epstein probe, 2023 ↗

    Report on the $62.5 million settlement.

  4. Senate Finance Committee (Wyden): Statement on Bank of America settlement with Epstein survivors, 16 Mar 2026 ↗

    The ranking Democrat’s statement; read as the work of its author.

  5. PBS NewsHour / AP: House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation, 16 Sep 2026 ↗

    Wire report on the contempt action.

  6. The Guardian: Leon Black civil rape lawsuit dismissed, 16 Oct 2026 ↗

    Report on the dismissal and the plaintiff’s statement that it was not a retraction.

  7. Reuters: Leon Black to step down as Apollo CEO after review of Epstein ties, 26 Jan 2021 ↗

    Wire report.

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