Leon Black, billionaire co-founder of Apollo Global Management, maintained a direct and lucrative financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after Epstein’s 2008 conviction. Records show Black paid Epstein roughly $158 million between 2012 and 2017 for what he characterized as tax, estate, and philanthropic advisory work. Despite Epstein’s notoriety, Black said he relied on top law firms and accounting advisors to vet Epstein’s services, insisting the payments were tied to legitimate advice. Beyond financial dealings, Black’s inclusion in Epstein’s 2003 “birthday book” underscored a social tie as well. He submitted a poem that alluded to Epstein’s reputation for financial wizardry, suggesting familiarity beyond just business. Congressional investigators and Senate leaders have since questioned whether the scale of the payments was commensurate with the services Epstein claimed to provide, calling for deeper IRS scrutiny into whether Epstein was effectively a shadow fixer for Black’s wealth. to  contact  me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com Source: <a href="https://www.crainsnewyork.com/finance/epstein-had-door-apollo-his-deep-ties-black" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.crainsnewyork.com/finance/epstein-had-door-apollo-his-deep-ties-black</a>

Leon Black, billionaire co-founder of Apollo Global Management, maintained a direct and lucrative financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after Epstein’s 2008 conviction. Records show Black paid Epstein roughly $158 million between 2012 and 2017 for what he characterized as tax, estate, and philanthropic advisory work. Despite Epstein’s notoriety, Black said he relied on top law firms and accounting advisors to vet Epstein’s services, insisting the payments were tied to legitimate advice.Beyond financial dealings, Black’s inclusion in Epstein’s 2003 “birthday book” underscored a social tie as well. He submitted a poem that alluded to Epstein’s reputation for financial wizardry, suggesting familiarity beyond just business. Congressional investigators and Senate leaders have since questioned whether the scale of the payments was commensurate with the services Epstein claimed to provide, calling for deeper IRS scrutiny into whether Epstein was effectively a shadow fixer for Black’s wealth.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://www.crainsnewyork.com/finance/epstein-had-door-apollo-his-deep-ties-black

Leon Black, billionaire co-founder of Apollo Global Management, maintained a direct and lucrative financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after Epstein’s 2008 conviction. Records show Black paid Epstein roughly $158 million between 2012 and 2017 for what he characterized as tax, estate, and philanthropic advisory work. Despite Epstein’s notoriety, Black said he relied on top law firms and accounting advisors to vet Epstein’s services, insisting the payments were tied to legitimate advice. Beyond financial dealings, Black’s inclusion in Epstein’s 2003 “birthday book” underscored a social tie as well. He submitted a poem that alluded to Epstein’s reputation for financial wizardry, suggesting familiarity beyond just business. Congressional investigators and Senate leaders have since questioned whether the scale of the payments was commensurate with the services Epstein claimed to provide, calling for deeper IRS scrutiny into whether Epstein was effectively a shadow fixer for Black’s wealth. to&nbsp; contact&nbsp; me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com Source: <a href="https://www.crainsnewyork.com/finance/epstein-had-door-apollo-his-deep-ties-black" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.crainsnewyork.com/finance/epstein-had-door-apollo-his-deep-ties-black</a>

Jeffrey Epstein And His Direct Line To Leon Black (9/16/25)

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles is a podcast dedicated to examining not just who Epstein was and what he did, but how so many people and institutions worked—then and now—to keep it all hidden. This series cuts past the headlines and digs into the documentation: court filings, deposition transcripts, plea deals, sealed exhibits, and the bureaucratic paper trail that still tells the real story. Our focus isn’t on speculation or recycled outrage. It’s on facts—and the deliberate efforts to keep those facts out of public view. Each episode will feature in-depth analysis of newly surfaced records and underreported legal developments, alongside expert commentary that connects them to the broader machinery of power that shielded Epstein for decades. We’ll revisit the timeline from his first arrests through his 2008 plea deal, and into the re-investigations that followed his 2019 death in federal custody. And we won’t stop there—we’ll look closely at the current state of affairs: the closed probes, the lingering co-conspirators, the civil suits, and the glaring gaps in accountability. What makes The Coverup Chronicles different is that we’re not here to sensationalize the story—we’re here to document the ongoing concealment of it. This isn’t just about reliving Epstein’s crimes. It’s about following the networks that enabled them, protected him, and continue to obscure the truth. If you want an honest look at what’s still being hidden—by whom, and why—this is the podcast that pulls those threads. And I should know—I’ve spent over six years uncovering every dark corner of this case. My name is Bobby Capucci, and I’ve dedicated those same six years  exposing the truth about Epstein and the powerful figures who enabled him. From on-the-ground investigations at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, where I spoke with insiders, to national appearances on Tucker Carlson, I’ve followed this story farther than most are willing to go. Who helped Epstein build his empire? Who protected him? And who is still pulling the strings? The answers lie in the shadows of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal empire.  . This is the truth they don’t want you to hear. And I’m here to make sure you do.

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Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles is a podcast dedicated to examining not just who Epstein was and what he did, but how so many people and institutions worked—then and now—to keep it all hidden. This series cuts past the headlines and digs into the documentation: court filings, deposition transcripts, plea deals, sealed exhibits, and the bureaucratic paper trail that still tells the real story. Our focus isn’t on speculation or recycled outrage. It’s on facts—and the deliberate efforts to keep those facts out of public view.Each episode will feature in-depth analysis of newly surfaced records and underreported legal developments, alongside expert commentary that connects them to the broader machinery of power that shielded Epstein for decades. We’ll revisit the timeline from his first arrests through his 2008 plea deal, and into the re-investigations that followed his 2019 death in federal custody. And we won’t stop there—we’ll look closely at the current state of affairs: the closed probes, the lingering co-conspirators, the civil suits, and the glaring gaps in accountability.What makes The Coverup Chronicles different is that we’re not here to sensationalize the story—we’re here to document the ongoing concealment of it. This isn’t just about reliving Epstein’s crimes. It’s about following the networks that enabled them, protected him, and continue to obscure the truth. If you want an honest look at what’s still being hidden—by whom, and why—this is the podcast that pulls those threads.And I should know—I’ve spent over six years uncovering every dark corner of this case. My name is Bobby Capucci, and I’ve dedicated those same six years exposing the truth about Epstein and the powerful figures who enabled him. From on-the-ground investigations at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, where I spoke with insiders, to national appearances on Tucker Carlson, I’ve followed this story farther than most are willing to go.Who helped Epstein build his empire? Who protected him? And who is still pulling the strings? The answers lie in the shadows of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal empire. .This is the truth they don’t want you to hear. And I’m here to make sure you do.

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles is a podcast dedicated to examining not just who Epstein was and what he did, but how so many people and institutions worked—then and now—to keep it all hidden. This series cuts past the headlines and digs into the documentation: court filings, deposition transcripts, plea deals, sealed exhibits, and the bureaucratic paper trail that still tells the real story. Our focus isn’t on speculation or recycled outrage. It’s on facts—and the deliberate efforts to keep those facts out of public view. Each episode will feature in-depth analysis of newly surfaced records and underreported legal developments, alongside expert commentary that connects them to the broader machinery of power that shielded Epstein for decades. We’ll revisit the timeline from his first arrests through his 2008 plea deal, and into the re-investigations that followed his 2019 death in federal custody. And we won’t stop there—we’ll look closely at the current state of affairs: the closed probes, the lingering co-conspirators, the civil suits, and the glaring gaps in accountability. What makes The Coverup Chronicles different is that we’re not here to sensationalize the story—we’re here to document the ongoing concealment of it. This isn’t just about reliving Epstein’s crimes. It’s about following the networks that enabled them, protected him, and continue to obscure the truth. If you want an honest look at what’s still being hidden—by whom, and why—this is the podcast that pulls those threads. And I should know—I’ve spent over six years uncovering every dark corner of this case. My name is Bobby Capucci, and I’ve dedicated those same six years&nbsp; exposing the truth about Epstein and the powerful figures who enabled him. From on-the-ground investigations at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, where I spoke with insiders, to national appearances on Tucker Carlson, I’ve followed this story farther than most are willing to go. Who helped Epstein build his empire? Who protected him? And who is still pulling the strings? The answers lie in the shadows of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal empire.&nbsp; . This is the truth they don’t want you to hear. And I’m here to make sure you do.

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