A recent social media post has brought renewed attention to Leon Black's past association with Jeffrey Epstein. The post, authored by Twitter/X user Sally Paulsen, references Black's previous statements regarding his connection to Epstein and suggests that the matter continues to be part of public discourse.
Leon Black, the founder of Apollo Global Management, has previously acknowledged his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. In 2021, Black stated that he had retained Epstein's services for financial advice on a limited basis between 2012 and 2017, after Epstein had served prison time related to a 2008 conviction.
Following public scrutiny of this relationship, Black commissioned an independent investigation by law firm Dechert LLP. The investigation found that Black had paid Epstein approximately $50 million for tax and estate planning advice and other services. Black subsequently stated that he had no further relationship with Epstein after 2017 and that he was unaware of any illegal conduct by Epstein during their professional association.
The social media post in question appears to reference these past events while noting that the matter continues to surface in public discussion. The post specifically mentions Bank of America, though the context of this reference is not immediately clear from the available information.
It should be noted that Black has maintained that his interactions with Epstein were limited to professional services and that he severed ties upon learning of Epstein's criminal history. The independent investigation found no evidence that Black was aware of Epstein's illegal activities during their professional relationship.
The ongoing public discussion of these connections reflects the broader interest in Epstein's network of associates and the various professional relationships that have come under scrutiny since Epstein's arrest in 2019.
