Congress subpoenas Leon Black during interview about Jeffrey Epstein

June 27, 2026 - 04:47

The House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to billionaire financier Leon Black after he refused to answer questions regarding non-disclosure agreements tied to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The move came during a scheduled interview where lawmakers pressed Black on his past dealings with the disgraced financier.

Black, a co-founder of the private equity firm Apollo Global Management, had agreed to speak with the committee but reportedly stopped short of addressing specific agreements that may have shielded information about Epstein's activities. Committee members argued that the NDAs could obstruct their investigation into how Epstein cultivated relationships with powerful figures.

The subpoenas compel Black to provide documents and testimony related to the agreements, which the committee believes may reveal details about Epstein's network and potential enablers. Black's legal team has not yet publicly commented on the subpoenas, though sources close to the matter suggest they may challenge the scope of the request.

This development marks the latest escalation in Congress's ongoing probe into Epstein's associates, following years of scrutiny over his trafficking operations and the individuals who interacted with him before his 2019 death. The committee has signaled it will continue to pursue testimony from other high-profile figures connected to Epstein.