Apollo released the review on January 25, 2021, identifying Black as its chairman and CEO. The company's announcement said the review found no evidence of Black's involvement in Epstein's criminal activities and no retention of Epstein by Apollo.
Apollo publishes review documenting Leon Black's $158 million payments to Epstein
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- Apollo's own commissioned review put the payments at $158 million
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