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Lawmakers subpoena billionaire Leon Black after contentious interview on Epstein payments
By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
The House Oversight Committee served subpoenas to billionaire investor Leon Black on Friday after lawmakers say he refused to answer some questions about his yearslong relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a time in which he paid the disgraced financier at least $158 million.Black is the co-founder ...
Key takeaway Black is the co-founder and former chief executive of the private equity firm Apollo Global Management who stepped down in 2021 amid fallout over his ties to Epstein.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
As the House Oversight Committee continues its investigation into the web of wealth and influence around Jeffrey Epstein, the testimony of billionaire investor Leon Black has significant implications for the San Antonio area. With Black's ties to Epstein and his subsequent departure from Apollo Global Management, the local business community is likely to be impacted. The fact that Black paid Epstein $158 million for services, despite Epstein's guilty plea in 2008, raises questions about the judgment of local business leaders and their associations. Furthermore, the investigation's focus on the network of influential figures surrounding Epstein may lead to further revelations about local connections and potential wrongdoing. As the committee's investigation unfolds, residents of Alamo Heights and the broader San Antonio area will be watching to see if any other local figures are implicated and what consequences may arise from these findings.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The House Oversight Committee served subpoenas to billionaire investor Leon Black on Friday after lawmakers say he refused to answer some questions about his yearslong relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a time in which he paid the disgraced financier at least $158 million.Black is the co-founder ...
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