Leon Black
Apollo Global Management co-founder; paid Epstein $158M post-conviction
Billionaire co-founder of Apollo Global Management, one of the world's largest private equity firms. Paid Jeffrey Epstein at least $158 million between 2012 and 2017 for tax and estate planning advice — all after Epstein's 2008 conviction. According to an independent review by Dechert LLP, Epstein's advice generated more than $1 billion in value for Black's personal holdings. The review found no evidence that Black participated in Epstein's criminal activities. Nevertheless, Black stepped down as Apollo CEO in January 2021 and fully departed as chairman in March 2021.
Appears on at least 14 Epstein flight logs. In 2021, former model Guzel Ganieva alleged Black sexually assaulted her and took her to meet Epstein in Palm Beach around October 2008 while Epstein was serving his sentence; Black denied the allegations. S. Senate Finance Committee launched an investigation into Black's financial ties to Epstein.
Leon Black appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
At a Glance
Click values for sourcesSources
4 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (9 entries)
1999-2005
“Appeared on 9 documented flights between Teterboro Airport, NJ and Palm Beach International, FL”
Sources
10 sources for document mentions
Redaction list or log, likely from a court filing or deposition: DOJ-OGR-00022360
“This document is a list of individuals and entities whose personal contact information has been reda”
DOJ EFTA Document Release - 3.5 Million Pages (January 2026)
2026-01-30
“The Department of Justice released approximately 3.5 million pages of previously sealed documents un”
Kushner’s $184M Apollo financing and alleged FBI clearance blockage raise conflict‑of‑interest concerns
2025-11-11
“The passage links Jared Kushner’s real‑estate firm to a $184 million loan from Apollo Global Managem”
$25K foundation gift bounced between MIT and ASU, mentions Joichi Ito, Andrew Farkas, Leon Black
2025-11-11
“The email chain hints at a small financial transaction ($25K) involving a foundation, MIT, ASU, and ”
Joi Ito email to Jeffrey Epstein discussing $25K from Epstein's foundation bounced between MIT and ASU, and reference to Leon Black money
2025-11-11
“The passage links a known tech figure (Joi Ito) and a convicted sex offender (Jeffrey Epstein) to a ”
Sources
2 sources for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 20 other persons in the Epstein network”
Co-Document Mentions
“Named alongside other network members in 185 documents”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 5 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Known Connections (20)
Flight Log Appearances (9)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 1999 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Nov 22, 1999 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
| Apr 8, 2001 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Apr 15, 2001 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Lesley Groff |
| Jun 2, 2002 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Jan 15, 2004 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Jan 20, 2004 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
| Jan 18, 2005 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sarah Kellen |
| Jan 22, 2005 | Palm Beach International, FL → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N212JE | Jeffrey Epstein |
Document Mentions (84)
DOJ EFTA Document Release - 3.5 Million Pages (January 2026)
The Department of Justice released approximately 3.5 million pages of previously sealed documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Trump in November 2025. The release included financial records, communications, photographs, investigative materials, and Epstein's correspondence with prominent figures. Key revelations included emails between Epstein and Elon Musk, photographs of Clinton with Epstein, and extensive documentation of financial flows between Epstein and associates including Leon Black, Les Wexner, and others.
Redaction list or log, likely from a court filing or deposition: DOJ-OGR-00022360
This document is a list of individuals and entities whose personal contact information has been redacted from a larger document. The list includes names of people and at least one company. The redactions suggest an effort to protect sensitive information.
$25K foundation gift bounced between MIT and ASU, mentions Joichi Ito, Andrew Farkas, Leon Black
The email chain hints at a small financial transaction ($25K) involving a foundation, MIT, ASU, and mentions high‑profile individuals (Joichi Ito, Leon Black, Andrew Farkas). It provides a concrete am Reference to a $25,000 gift from a foundation that MIT is returning to ASU. Mention of Leon Black’s money being retained, implying other related funds. Names of Joichi Ito (MIT professor/administrato
Anecdotal memoir linking Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Prince Andrew, and high‑profile financiers
The passage provides personal observations that connect Epstein and Maxwell to Prince Andrew, Leon Black, Mort Zuckerman, and references to Robert Maxwell’s alleged fraud. While it offers names and so Author claims repeated social encounters with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at parties. Mentions Prince Andrew walking with Epstein and suggests he may seek help for a British trade‑envoy Na
Fragmented email chain mentioning Leon Black, Trump advisors, and a scripted Xi meeting
The document provides only vague, unverified references to high‑profile figures (Leon Black, President Trump, Xi Jinping, Henry Kissinger) without concrete details, dates, transactions, or actionable Mentions Leon Black of Apollo in context of personal wealth advice. References "Trump has very high quality advisors" and a claim that a Xi meeting was scripted by Kiss Contains a tentative meeting d
Anecdotal memoir linking Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, and high‑net‑worth financiers
The passage offers personal observations that connect Epstein and Maxwell to Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, and financiers like Leon Black and Mort Zuckerman, but provides no concrete evidence, dates, t Author claims frequent social encounters with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Mentions Prince Andrew seen walking with Epstein in Central Park, suggesting a possible business‑rel References fi
Joi Ito email to Jeffrey Epstein discussing $25K from Epstein's foundation bounced between MIT and ASU, and reference to Leon Black money
The passage links a known tech figure (Joi Ito) and a convicted sex offender (Jeffrey Epstein) to a specific financial transaction involving a $25,000 donation from Epstein's foundation that is being Joi Ito acknowledges receipt of $25K from Epstein's foundation. The $25K is being bounced by MIT back to Arizona State University (ASU). Reference to "Leon Black money" being kept, suggesting another
Email chain referencing Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew, and high‑profile financiers
The passage provides a semi‑confidential email that links Epstein and Maxwell to a network of powerful individuals (Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Leon Black, Mort Zuckerman, Les Wexner, etc.) and hints Email claims to be confidential and possibly attorney‑client privileged, implying insider knowledge. Mentions Epstein’s connections to Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Leon Black, Mort Zuckerman, Les Wex
Vanity Fair source links Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell to Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, and high‑finance circles
The passage provides several concrete leads – names of financiers (Les Wexner, Leon Black, Mort Zuckerman), a former UK royal (Prince Andrew), and a former US president (Bill Clinton) – tied to Epstei Epstein’s alleged mentor Steven J. Hoffenberg is serving a 20‑year sentence for a $450 M fraud. The email references close ties between Epstein/Maxwell and Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Les Wexner, Th
Anecdotal memoir linking Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, and high‑net‑worth financiers
The passage offers personal observations that connect Epstein and Maxwell to Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, and financiers such as Leon Black and Mort Zuckerman. While it provides names and suggests soc Author claims repeated personal encounters with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at social even Mentions Prince Andrew walking with Epstein and speculates about his role as a British trade envoy
Jeffrey Epstein email chain references Vanity Fair article, high‑profile financiers and Prince Andrew, highlighting financial mystery and alleged s...
The passage links Epstein and Maxwell to a network of powerful individuals (Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Leon Black, Mort Zuckerman, Les Wexner) and mentions unresolved questions about how Epstein ama Email chain from Jeffrey Epstein to Faith Kates includes a Vanity Fair link about Epstein‑Maxwell pa Mentions connections to Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Leon Black, Mort Zuckerman, Les Wexner, and f
Harvard Poetry Project Funding Email Mentions Leon Black Gift and Potential Templeton Collaboration
The passage primarily discusses fundraising and program development for a Harvard humanities project, with only peripheral mentions of high‑profile donors (Leon Black) and a vague reference to a conve Leon Black provided a significant gift that funded staff salaries and facilities for the Poetry in A The author seeks additional support from the Templeton Foundation after an initial rejection. Joe
Joi Ito discusses $25K foundation payment bounced between MIT and ASU, mentions Leon Black and possible Epstein connection
The passage hints at a financial transaction involving a $25,000 foundation payment that is being redirected from MIT back to Arizona State University, and references Leon Black, a known associate of Leon Black’s money is mentioned as being retained by the sender. A $25K payment from an unnamed foundation is being bounced from MIT to ASU. Correspondence involves Joi Ito and a sender using the ema
iMessage chat hints at Trump‑linked wealth adviser discussing high‑level foreign contacts and potential deals
The transcript references Trump’s advisors, a meeting with Xi allegedly scripted by Kissinger, and mentions Leon Black (Apollo) and possible India deals. While it provides names and vague dates, it la Participant mentions "Trump has very high quality advisors" and that "he doesn't listen often" Reference to a "Xi meeting scripted by Kissinger" suggesting possible coordination between US and Ch Leo
Leon Black email chain referencing NY Daily News article about Trump traits
The excerpt contains a routine internal email between Leon Black and Jeffrey E. that merely shares a public news link and includes standard confidentiality notices. It provides no concrete names, tran Email mentions Leon Black (founder of Apollo Global Management) and a recipient named Jeffrey E. Contains a link to a NY Daily News article about President Trump’s traits. Standard attorney‑client pr
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Email Mentions (40)
Re: $25K from ASU
Hey Jeffrey. How are things? Just to let you know. We were able to keep the Leon Black money, but the $25K from your foundation is getting bounced b
Re: $25K from ASU
Hey Jeffrey. How are things? Just to let you know. We were able to keep the Leon Black money, but the $25K from your foundation is getting bounced
RE: Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance
Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2O11/O3/notes- on-new-yorks-oddest-cou ple-jeffrey-
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.comionline/daily/2on/o3/notes- on-new- yorks- o ddest-couple-j effre
Re: Fwd:
"girls?" careful i will renew an old habit, . this week, thiel, summers,bill burns, gordon brown, jagland, ( council of europe and nobel chairman ). m
RE:
Jeffrey- I can't print this and when we try- it messes up the computer. Perhaps you can have Lesley scan it — or show it to Leon this afternoon. Than
RE:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/shrinks-break-silence-president-trump-exhibits-traits-m-article- 1.2957688
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-ep
(BN) Leon Black’s Tax-Overhaul Dilemma Could Alter Wall Street M
Leon Black’s Tax-Overhaul Dilemma Could Alter Wall Street Model 2017-12-27 11:00:00.2 GMT By Simone Foxman and David Carey (Bloomberg) -- Leon Black
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Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance <http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/03/notes-on-new-yorks-oddest-couple-jeffrey-ep
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