MARKETSSTORY 550· JUNE 29, 2026

Congress Subpoenas Apollo Co-Founder Leon Black Over Epstein Links

Congress has issued a formal subpoena to Leon Black, the billionaire co-founder of private equity firm Apollo Global Management, demanding answers about his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers escalated to the legally…

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