Leon Black
PersonRelationship Network
Event Timeline
| Connected Entity | Relationship Type |
Strength
(mentions)
|
Documents | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Business associate |
20
Very Strong
|
31 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Friend |
20
Very Strong
|
27 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Client |
12
Very Strong
|
10 | |
|
person
Debra Black
|
Spouse |
12
Very Strong
|
7 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Correspondent |
9
Strong
|
2 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Financial |
9
Strong
|
4 | |
|
person
eileen
|
Employee |
9
Strong
|
5 | |
|
person
Melanie
|
Employee |
9
Strong
|
2 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Correspondents |
7
|
1 | |
|
person
Lesley
|
Employee |
7
|
2 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Association |
7
|
3 | |
|
person
Josh Harris
|
Business associate |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey E. Epstein (JEE)
|
Correspondent |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
Russia
|
Investigated connection |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Business associate |
6
|
1 | |
|
location
MIT
|
Donor |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
Melanie Spinella
|
Employee |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
carlyn joslin castrucci
|
Business associate |
5
|
1 | |
|
location
MIT
|
Donor recipient |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Poetry in America (Author)
|
Major donor |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Joichi Ito
|
Donor recipient |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Brad
|
Employee |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Josh and Mark
|
Business associate |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Sender (Project Lead)
|
Major donor |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Professional advisory strained |
5
|
1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Cleaning up 'Carlyn's mess'. | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting in dining room where Epstein requested upfront fees. | Dining Room | View |
| N/A | N/A | Hiring of Brad to run the office. | Family Office | View |
| N/A | N/A | The 'Carlyn mess' | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting in dining room regarding upfront advisory fees. | Epstein's Dining Room | View |
| N/A | N/A | Discussion about Mr. Epstein's work for Leon Black. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting in the dining room regarding advisory fees. | Author's Dining Room | View |
| N/A | N/A | Kushner offered Marc Rowan the job of Director of OMB; Rowan declined. | New York / Washington | View |
| N/A | N/A | Dinners at Epstein's home with high-profile businessmen. | Epstein's home | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting in dining room regarding advisory fees. | Dining room | View |
| N/A | N/A | Intervention on GRATs | Unspecified | View |
| 2025-11-17 | N/A | Southampton movie screening attended by Epstein, Wilbur Ross, and Leon Black. | Southampton | View |
| 2025-06-01 | N/A | Agreements regarding Phaidon payout percentages. | N/A | View |
| 2021-07-31 | N/A | Leon Black scheduled to cede his role as CEO of Apollo. | N/A | View |
| 2020-11-24 | N/A | Apollo internal investigation regarding Leon Black's relationship with Epstein. | Apollo/Dechert | View |
| 2018-11-19 | N/A | Discussion regarding access/clearance for 'Burke', interactions with staff involving Alex Spiro, ... | Unknown (likely NYC context) | View |
| 2017-12-06 | N/A | Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference | Unknown (likely NYC) | View |
| 2017-05-23 | N/A | Jeffrey Epstein sent an email to Leon Black containing information about an attorney named Weinga... | N/A | View |
| 2017-01-30 | N/A | Jeffrey E. sent an email with a news article link to Leon Black. Leon Black's office (Melanie) re... | N/A | View |
| 2017-01-30 | N/A | Jeffrey E. Epstein sent an email with a link to a news article about President Trump to Leon Black. | N/A | View |
| 2017-01-30 | N/A | Jeffrey Epstein sent a news article link to Leon Black. Black's assistant, Melanie, replied that ... | N/A | View |
| 2017-01-30 | N/A | Jeffrey Epstein sent an email containing a link to a New York Daily News article to Leon Black. A... | N/A | View |
| 2016-10-17 | N/A | Email exchange regarding the finalization and electronic filing of taxes, discussing specific ded... | N/A | View |
| 2016-05-01 | N/A | IRS Audit/Information Request | N/A | View |
| 2016-01-29 | N/A | Date of original text or correspondence referenced in the August email. | N/A | View |
EFTA00029043.pdf
This document is a series of aggressive emails from whistleblower Christopher DiIorio to redacted recipients (likely SEC or DOJ officials) in April and May 2019. DiIorio alleges a vast conspiracy involving money laundering and fraud connecting Apollo Global Management (Leon Black, Joshua Harris), Jeffrey Epstein, Jared Kushner, and Russian interests. He accuses the SEC of corruption for dropping investigations into Apollo following meetings with the White House and failing to act on evidence regarding shell companies like ESWW and DryShips.
EFTA00026467.pdf
This Wall Street Journal newsletter from January 26, 2021, highlights the resignation of Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black following an independent probe into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. The report revealed Black paid Epstein $148 million for advice, though it stated Black was not involved in Epstein's criminal activities. The newsletter also covers general news including Janet Yellen's confirmation, Dominion Voting Systems suing Rudy Giuliani, and COVID-19 updates.
EFTA00025390.pdf
This document is an internal email chain from the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) dated October 13-14, 2020. Nicholas Biase distributed a daily press clipping digest to 'Chiefs' and later forwarded it to a redacted recipient, specifically noting the inclusion of articles related to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. The document lists numerous hyperlinks to major news outlets covering the Maxwell/Epstein case, as well as other political and legal 'Matters of Interest'.
EFTA00017819.pdf
This document is an email from an Assistant United States Attorney (SDNY) dated November 24, 2020. It summarizes a call with Dave Kelley, a Dechert attorney conducting an internal investigation for Apollo regarding Leon Black's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The email notes that the investigation seeks to understand why Black paid Epstein, with a suspicion that payments were for reasons other than stated services, and Kelley inquired if SDNY had any public information to shed light on this relationship.
EFTA00015207.pdf
This document is an email thread dated October 13, 2020, forwarding a daily press clipping report from the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The report lists various news articles, highlighting a section specifically for 'MAXWELL' which includes links to stories about Ghislaine Maxwell's legal case, photos, and Jeffrey Epstein's financial activities and associations (including Leon Black). The email sender flags these articles for the recipient's interest.
EFTA00011074.pdf
This document is an email from Chris Dilorio dated April 13, 2019, outlining alleged financial connections between Apollo Global Management (Leon Black), Jeffrey Epstein, and Jared Kushner. The sender identifies a specific SEC filing connecting Epstein's Financial Trust Company to an entity called Environmental Solutions Worldwide, linked to Apollo. The email also references news reports regarding loans from Apollo to Kushner companies and suggests legal discovery regarding these matters will be significant.
EFTA00010786.pdf
This document is a series of forwarded emails from whistleblower Christopher Dilorio to redacted recipients (likely SEC/FBI officials) between April 2019 and April 2020. Dilorio alleges a complex web of financial fraud, money laundering, and regulatory capture involving Apollo Global Management (Leon Black), Jeffrey Epstein, Jared Kushner, and various public companies like Athene and DryShips. The emails claim that the SEC is complicit in covering up these crimes and that Epstein was running a Ponzi/slush fund facilitated by these financial connections.
EFTA00010767.pdf
This document is a chain of emails from whistleblower Christopher Dilorio to redacted recipients (likely regulators or law enforcement) sent between April and May 2019. Dilorio makes extensive allegations connecting Apollo Global Management (Leon Black), Jeffrey Epstein, Jared Kushner, and Russian interests to money laundering, stock fraud, and SEC corruption. The emails include links to various news articles and regulatory filings to support claims of financial misconduct involving 'shell' companies like Environmental Solutions Worldwide and DryShips.
EFTA00010750.pdf
This document is a series of emails from whistleblower Chris Dilorio to redacted recipients (likely SEC/DOJ officials) between April and May 2019. Dilorio alleges a vast conspiracy involving Apollo Global Management (Leon Black, Josh Harris), Jared Kushner, and Jeffrey Epstein, claiming that Apollo provided loans to Kushner in exchange for regulatory relief from the SEC. He also details allegations of money laundering involving shell companies like ESWW and DryShips, connects these entities to Russian interests, and reports receiving threatening phone calls in retaliation for his complaints.
EFTA00010724.pdf
This document contains a series of emails from whistleblower Christopher Dilorio sent between April and July 2019, alleging a vast conspiracy involving financial fraud and money laundering. Dilorio accuses the SEC of corruption for failing to investigate 'shell' companies like ESWW and DryShips, linking them to Jeffrey Epstein, Apollo Global Management (Leon Black, Joshua Harris), and Jared Kushner. The emails highlight specific financial transactions, such as Apollo's loans to Kushner companies and Brookfield, suggesting these were quid pro quo for dropped regulatory investigations or political access.
EFTA00010710.pdf
This document is a series of whistleblower emails from Christopher Dilorio sent between April and May 2019, alleging massive corruption involving the SEC, Apollo Global Management, and the Trump administration. Dilorio claims that companies like DryShips and Environmental Solutions Worldwide (ESWW) are money laundering shells linked to Jeffrey Epstein, Leon Black, and George Economou. He further alleges that the SEC dropped investigations into Apollo after meetings between Jared Kushner and Apollo co-founder Joshua Harris.
EFTA00010305.pdf
This document is a series of emails from whistleblower Christopher Dilorio to FinCEN and redacted recipients, alleging a massive conspiracy involving the SEC, Apollo Global Management (Leon Black, Josh Harris), Jeffrey Epstein, and Jared Kushner. Dilorio claims that Apollo used money laundering shells and pump-and-dump schemes (like DryShips and ESWW) and that the SEC is complicit in covering up these crimes. The emails highlight financial ties between Apollo and Kushner's family business, specifically loans made shortly after White House meetings, and asserts that Epstein serves as a front for these illicit financial activities.
EFTA00009962.pdf
This document is an email chain initiated by Wall Street Journal reporter Rebecca Davis O'Brien on September 8, 2019, inquiring about Jeffrey Epstein's Virgin Islands-based charity 'Gratitude America.' The reporter highlights a $10 million grant from Leon Black's foundation, missing donations, and a Deutsche Bank account held by the charity. The emails discuss SDNY's scrutiny of Epstein's banking relationships and potential expansion of the investigation into financial crimes.
EFTA00009904.pdf
This document is a series of emails from whistleblower Chris Dilorio to redacted recipients (likely SEC or government officials) between April and May 2019. Dilorio alleges a massive money laundering scheme involving Environmental Solutions Worldwide (ESWW), Apollo Global Management, Leon Black, and Jeffrey Epstein. He further claims that the SEC is complicit in these frauds and notes a 'quid pro quo' arrangement where an SEC investigation into Apollo was dropped after a meeting between Apollo's Joshua Harris and Jared Kushner, followed by a large loan to Kushner's business. Dilorio also reports receiving anonymous threats.
DOJ-OGR-00022672.tif
This document is a partial transcript of an interview or deposition involving Ghislaine Maxwell and Todd Blanche. It primarily focuses on Ghislaine Maxwell's knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's business relationships and dealings with individuals such as Les Wexner, Leon Black, Steven Hoffenberg, and Elizabeth Johnson, particularly concerning a property transaction and the nature of Epstein's services. Maxwell frequently states her lack of firsthand knowledge, often citing information from the press or speculation.
DOJ-OGR-00022462.tif
This document is a page from a transcript of a discussion involving Todd Blanche and Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell mentions a list of names she prepared, including Wexner, Staley, and Leon Black, and identifies Glenn Dubin as a client and Eva Dubin's husband. The discussion also refers to a prior event lasting almost two years where someone was woken up every 15 minutes.
DOJ-OGR-00022455.tif
This document is a page from a legal transcript, likely a deposition, involving Ghislaine Maxwell being questioned by Todd Blanche. The discussion revolves around Ghislaine Maxwell's knowledge of a 'falling out' between Mr. Wexner and Mr. Epstein, and a business relationship between Steven Hoffenberg and Mr. Epstein, with Maxwell consistently stating her knowledge is limited to what she read in the press and not firsthand experience. The excerpt concludes with a question about Leon Black.
DOJ-OGR-00022360.jpg
This document is a heavily redacted page from a contact list, identified as page 75. It contains an alphabetical list of individuals and organizations, including Leon Black, Buckingham Research, and Butler Aviation. A significant handwritten annotation next to the entry for Michelle Campos states "Fired Scty.", indicating her termination from a secretarial role.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019406.jpg
An email chain from March 2011 between publicist R. Couri Hay and Jeffrey Epstein regarding an upcoming Newsweek profile. Hay informs Epstein that Tina Brown has assigned Alexandra Wolfe to write a story about Epstein's 'reemergence' in New York and his connection to Prince Andrew. Hay leverages his friendship with the journalist to solicit employment from Epstein, promising to 'spin' the story positively, and noting that high-profile associates like Donald Trump, Leon Black, and Les Wexner have already been contacted.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017774.jpg
This document is a court exhibit containing a page from a March 2003 Vanity Fair article profiling Jeffrey Epstein. It details his secretive financial management style, claiming he only accepts clients with over a billion dollars (specifically naming Leslie Wexner), and outlines his social circle, including Ghislaine Maxwell (described as his best friend who organizes his life) and high-profile dinner guests like Donald Trump, Mort Zuckerman, and Leon Black. The text also discusses his philosophy on wealth management and mentions his former employment at Bear Stearns.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027502.jpg
This document is a log of text messages from November 21, 2018, between Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias e:jeeitunes@gmail.com) and a redacted individual. They discuss an 'interview' that produced a list of 50 names (25 Russian, 25 American), noting that Epstein and Leon Black are ranked #3 and #4 on the American list. The conversation details specific questions asked regarding Leon Black's connections to Russia, and Epstein inquires if associates David Geovanis or Ken Lebow appear on the list.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027495.jpg
This document is a forensic extraction log of text messages exchanged on November 19, 2018, between 'jeeitunes@gmail.com' (a known Epstein alias) and a redacted individual. The conversation discusses access clearance for someone named Burke, mentions attorney Alex Spiro described as a 'stone cold killer,' and references a 'list of 50 names' that includes Leon Black. The document bears a House Oversight Bates stamp.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027226.jpg
This document is a log of digital messages from April 9, 2017, between Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias 'jeeitunes') and a redacted individual. Epstein describes his business as 'personal wealth,' explicitly naming Leon Black of Apollo as a client. He also discusses Donald Trump's advisors, claiming Trump 'doesn't listen often,' and mentions a meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping allegedly 'scripted by Kissinger.' The redacted respondent declines a potential meeting with 'Tom' on May 5.
| Date | Type | From | To | Amount | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $0.00 | Payments being investigated by Dechert/Apollo. ... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | N/A | $600,000,000.00 | Total transaction magnitude ('penny of the one ... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $20,000,000.00 | Final amount Leon/Brad Karp agreed to pay. | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Funds that MIT was 'able to keep' | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $60,000,000.00 | Proposed fee range (high end). | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Funds that MIT was 'able to keep' | View |
| N/A | Received | Leon Black's Inve... | Leon Black | $250,000,000.00 | Income between 250-500 million dollars per year. | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $20,000,000.00 | Total amount Brad Karp said would be paid (disp... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Poetry in America | $0.00 | Gift used for staff salaries and leverage for H... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $50,000,000.00 | Proposed fee range (low end). | View |
| N/A | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $50,000,000.00 | Proposed discounted fee range (50-60 million). | View |
| 2025-06-01 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $20,000,000.00 | Projected Phaidon payout, later reduced. | View |
| 2021-01-26 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $148,000,000.00 | Payment for legitimate advice, described as 'la... | View |
| 2019-02-28 | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Leon Black money which MIT was 'able to keep'. | View |
| 2019-02-28 | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Unspecified amount of 'Leon Black money' that M... | View |
| 2019-02-28 | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Leon Black money (amount unspecified) which MIT... | View |
| 2019-02-28 | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Donation that MIT was 'able to keep'. | View |
| 2019-02-28 | Paid | Leon Black | MIT | $0.00 | Funds that MIT 'were able to keep'. | View |
| 2016-01-06 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $50,000,000.00 | Proposed discounted fee (50-60 million) for tra... | View |
| 2016-01-06 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $30,000,000.00 | Portion of fee outstanding discussed to be kept... | View |
| 2016-01-06 | Paid | Leon Black | management | $100,000,000.00 | Cash management amount mentioned regarding over... | View |
| 2016-01-06 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $20,000,000.00 | Amount offered/paid to Epstein, which he disput... | View |
| 2016-01-01 | Paid | Leon Black | Jeffrey Epstein | $40,000,000.00 | Fee proposal for next year (20 in Jan, 20 in July) | View |
| 2015-11-01 | Received | Eileen's Drawer | Leon Black | $40,000,000.00 | Money found in Eileen's drawer. | View |
| 2015-11-01 | Received | Tax Authorities | Leon Black | $8,000,000.00 | Deductions created by Epstein. | View |
No Subject
Discussion in dining room about upfront fees; Leon asked 'are you suggesting that i would go back on my word'.
Timber emails
60-50-40 timber emails carried warning about personnel.
Eileen's performance
Annoying calls pointing out staff obfuscation.
Advisory Fees
Discussion in dining room about upfront fees; Black allegedly said 'are you suggesting that i would go back on my word'.
Phaidon payout
Agreed to 50% of Phaidon payout
Phaidon Payout
Agreed to a 50% of Phaidon payout.
No Subject
The email forwards information about a Blackstone investment program in Saudi Arabia. It includes Blackstone's official statement on a $40 billion non-binding MOU and a contrasting, skeptical quote from Bruce Riedel of the Brookings Institution, who calls the deal 'fake news' and compares the announcements to 'Trump hyperbole'.
No Subject
The email forwards information about a Blackstone investment program in Saudi Arabia. It includes Blackstone's official statement on a $40 billion non-binding MOU and a contrasting, skeptical quote from Bruce Riedel of the Brookings Institution, who calls the deal 'fake news' and compares the announcements to 'Trump hyperbole'.
No Subject
The email forwards information about a Blackstone investment program in Saudi Arabia. It includes Blackstone's official statement on a $40 billion non-binding MOU and a contrasting, skeptical quote from Bruce Riedel of the Brookings Institution, who calls the deal 'fake news' and compares the announcements to 'Trump hyperbole'.
No Subject
The email forwards information about an attorney named Weingarten, describing his background, his law firm (Steptoe & Johnson), and his close friendship with former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. It notes that Weingarten was one of 'four finalists' who did not respond to requests for comment regarding an unspecified matter.
No Subject
The email contains a text snippet describing attorney Weingarten, his connection to Democratic clients, and his close friendship with former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. It notes that 'four finalists' did not respond to requests for comment and the White House had no comment. The email footer contains a confidentiality notice stating the communication is the property of 'JEE'.
No Subject
The email contains a text describing attorney Weingarten's background, his connections to Democratic clients and Eric H. Holder Jr., and a note that 'four finalists' did not respond to requests for comment. It includes a standard confidentiality notice claiming the content is the property of 'JEE'.
No Subject
Sent a URL to a New York Daily News article: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/shrinks-break-silence-president-trump-exhibits-traits-m-article-1.2957688
No Subject
An email containing only a URL: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/shrinks-break-silence-president-trump-exhibits-traits-m-article-1.2957688
No Subject
An email containing only a URL: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/shrinks-break-silence-president-trump-exhibits-traits-m-article-1.2957688
No Subject
An email containing only a URL to a NY Daily News article about President Trump: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/shrinks-break-silence-president-trump-exhibits-traits-m-article-1.2957688
No Subject
An email containing only a URL to a NY Daily News article about President Trump: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/shrinks-break-silence-president-trump-exhibits-traits-m-article-1.2957688
No Subject
The email contains a link to a New York Daily News article titled 'Shrinks break silence on President Trump's mental health'. It also includes a standard legal disclaimer identifying the communication as the property of 'JEE'.
No Subject
The email contains a link to a New York Daily News article titled 'Shrinks break silence on President Trump's mental health'. It also includes a standard legal disclaimer identifying the communication as the property of 'JEE'.
N/A
Detailed complaint about unpaid fees, outlining specific value added services (finding money, tax work, estate planning) and disputing the 20m payment vs the 50-60m expected.
N/A
Referenced email laying out compensation understanding.
(Blank)
Email critiquing the management of Leon Black's family office, referencing a previous warning from 2014, and discussing fees/management structure.
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