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Lawmakers subpoena billionaire Leon Black after contentious interview on Epstein payments
By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
The subpoena of billionaire Leon Black by the House Oversight Committee has implications for the San Antonio community, where the effects of power and influence can be felt in various aspects of life. As the committee delves deeper into the web of wealth and influence surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, San Antonio residents may wonder how such networks operate in their own city. The fact that Black, a prominent figure with ties to Epstein, is being compelled to testify under oath raises questions about the potential for similar relationships and transactions in local business and social circles. San Antonio's own experiences with corruption and abuse of power in the past serve as a reminder that scrutiny of those in positions of influence is necessary to maintain transparency and accountability. As the investigation unfolds, San Antonians will be watching to see how the committee's findings might impact their own community's understanding of the intersection of wealth, power, and accountability.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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