Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, testify on camera and under oath.
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"We want to know, was Jeffrey Epstein involved in the NDAs?"
— James Comer , Politician
"I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde."
— Leon Black , Executive
"With the benefit of hindsight, I now know, as does the world, that Epstein was engaged in horrific, sordid activities."
— Leon Black , Executive
"Mr Epstein had no involvement with any NDAs, whether they exist or not."
— Susan Estrich , Other
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The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, testify on camera and under oath.
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