Leon Black gave Jeffrey Epstein a second chance worth $158m
The relationship between Epstein and Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, was laid out in a report by law firm Dechert, commissioned by Apollo’s board
26 January 2021 - 17:11
Leon Black viewed Jeffrey Epstein as a “confirmed bachelor with eclectic tastes, who often employed attractive women”.
The private equity titan was willing to overlook that Epstein had served 13 months in a Florida jail after soliciting an underage prostitute. That was partly because Epstein claimed the girl had lied about her age, while Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, believed in second chances, particularly for his well-connected friend...
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