Leon Black EXPOSED: Epstein Client RUNS from Congress! | Julian Dorey • 441
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Takeaways
- ❖Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global, was subpoenaed by Congress after refusing to answer questions about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with women linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
- ❖Black allegedly wrote a poem for Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003 with suggestive lines about 'blonde, red, or brunette spread out geographically' and 'Maxwellian delight,' contradicting his claims of ignorance about Epstein's activities.
- ❖Epstein's accountant, Richard Kahn, named Leon Black among five individuals who paid him directly, alongside the Rothschilds and Les Wexner.
- ❖Andrew Levander, who led Apollo's internal investigation into Black's ties to Epstein, had previously worked with Epstein in an 'unofficial but deep capacity' in 1982.
- ❖The Department of Justice (DOJ) conceded in federal court that it violated a law requiring the release of Epstein documents, granting a week to provide a detailed explanation.
- ❖Jay Clayton, former SEC chairman and now US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replaced Leon Black as Apollo's board chairman and his office issued a 'stand down' order to the New Mexico Attorney General regarding the Zorro Ranch investigation.
- ❖Epstein's former assistant, Leslie Graff, testified to Congress that her legal fees are being paid by a fund established through Epstein's estate, raising questions about the legality and ethics of such arrangements.
- ❖Leon Black paid Jeffrey Epstein $158 million for tax and estate planning services, claiming Epstein provided unique tax strategies, but critics question why a college dropout was uniquely qualified for such a role.
- ❖Bill Gates reportedly testified behind closed doors that Epstein tried to blackmail him and operated like Russian intelligence gathering 'compromat' on wealthy individuals.
Insights
1Leon Black Subpoenaed After Refusing NDA Questions
Leon Black appeared for a voluntary transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. However, after the first hour, he refused to answer questions about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) he had with women connected to Epstein. This refusal prompted Committee Chair James Comer to issue two subpoenas: one for all relevant NDAs and another for Black to reappear for a formal deposition on July 16th.
Politico reported that the Oversight Committee slapped Leon Black with two subpoenas in the middle of his transcribed interview after Black refused to answer questions about potential non-disclosure agreements he had with women tied to the late convicted sex offender. ()
2Controversial Poem in Epstein's Birthday Book
A poem allegedly written by Leon Black for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003, and included in a book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell, contains highly suggestive and disturbing lines. Phrases like 'Blonde, red, or brunette spread out geographically' and 'Maxwellian delight' directly contradict Black's claims of ignorance regarding Epstein's illicit activities with women.
The alleged letter from Leon Black for Epstein's 50th birthday included lines such as 'Blonde, red, or brunette spread out geographically' and 'Maxwellian delight.' ()
3Conflict of Interest in Apollo's Internal Investigation
Andrew Levander, a partner at Dechert law firm, conducted Apollo Global's internal investigation into Leon Black's ties to Epstein. This raises a significant conflict of interest, as Levander himself had worked with Jeffrey Epstein in an 'unofficial but deep capacity' as far back as 1982, hunting down lost funds.
Henry Abbott highlighted that 'no one's looking into Andrew Levander, who is the Dechert lawyer and chairman or partner at Dechert, who did the internal investigation at Apollo about Leon Black's ties to Epstein, despite the fact that Andrew Levander worked with Jeffrey Epstein in an unofficial capacity, but a deep capacity, all the way back in 1982 to hunt down lost funds.' ()
4DOJ Concedes Violation of Epstein Document Release Law
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Justice effectively conceded it had been violating a law passed in November requiring the agency to release the vast majority of government records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The DOJ was given one week to release certain redacted names and information or provide a detailed explanation for non-compliance.
A federal judge said the Justice Department effectively conceded it had been violating the law Congress passed last November requiring the agency to release the vast majority of government records related to Epstein. ()
5Jay Clayton's Entrenched Connections to Epstein Network
Jay Clayton, former SEC chairman, replaced Leon Black as chairman of Apollo's board and was later nominated by Donald Trump as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. His office subsequently issued a 'stand down' order to the New Mexico Attorney General, Hector Balderas, who was investigating Epstein's Zorro Ranch, effectively halting a state-level probe into the property where serious allegations of abuse occurred.
Jay Clayton, the former chairman of the SEC, replaced Leon Black as chairman of the Apollo Board of Directors. () The Southern District of New York, under Jay Clayton, told former New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas to 'stand down' from investigating Epstein's Zorro Ranch. ()
6Epstein's Estate Funds Assistant's Legal Fees
Leslie Graff, Jeffrey Epstein's long-time executive assistant who coordinated calls between Epstein and powerful figures like Trump and Prince Andrew, testified to Congress that her legal fees are being paid by a fund established through Epstein's estate. This arrangement raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the ability of Epstein's money to continue influencing legal outcomes even after his death.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury stated that 'Epstein's long-time executive assistant admitted that her legal fees are being paid by a fund established through Epstein's estate.' ()
7Leon Black's Dismissive View of Epstein's Crimes
Despite paying Epstein millions and having a close relationship, Leon Black publicly downplayed Epstein's criminal activities. He stated, 'I didn't think this was the end of the world, frankly,' referring to Epstein's conviction for soliciting a minor, and compared it to less serious financial crimes committed by figures like Michael Milken.
Leon Black stated, 'I took it seriously, but I didn't take it that seriously. He was with a 17-year-old prostitute, got prosecuted for it, got put away for a year... My feeling is there are serious things and there are things that are less serious. I didn't think this was the end of the world, frankly.' ()
Bottom Line
The use of art as a tax-advantaged way to hide money and make transfers between financial entities was a key piece of Epstein's advice to Leon Black, suggesting a broader, sophisticated network for financial obfuscation.
This highlights a potential loophole or strategy used by ultra-wealthy individuals to obscure assets, which could be a significant area for financial crime investigation beyond just Epstein's direct activities.
Investigative journalists and financial regulators could focus on the art market and its intersection with wealth management and tax law to uncover similar schemes.
The 'stand down' order from the Southern District of New York to the New Mexico Attorney General regarding the Zorro Ranch investigation suggests federal intervention to control or limit state-level probes into high-profile cases, potentially to manage narratives or protect certain individuals.
This raises questions about jurisdictional integrity and the potential for federal power to suppress local investigations, especially when politically sensitive figures are involved.
Advocacy groups and legal scholars could challenge the scope and justification of such federal interventions to ensure comprehensive investigations and prevent potential cover-ups.
The fact that Jeffrey Epstein's estate continues to pay the legal fees of his former assistant, Leslie Graff, who is a key witness, indicates a sustained influence of Epstein's network even after his death.
This arrangement could compromise the independence of witness testimony and suggests a coordinated effort to control information or protect individuals within the network.
Legal reforms could be explored to prevent criminal estates from funding the legal defense of witnesses in ongoing investigations, ensuring unbiased testimony and accountability.
Key Concepts
The Club
A concept suggesting that a small, powerful elite operates with a shared understanding and mutual protection, often above the law, where 'you and I ain't in it.' This model explains the systemic cover-ups and lack of accountability in high-profile cases like Epstein's.
Banana Republic
A term used to describe a country where the legal and political systems are easily manipulated by powerful individuals or corporations, leading to a breakdown of rule of law and public trust, as evidenced by the DOJ's non-compliance and the 'stand down' order on the Zorro Ranch investigation.
Lessons
- Scrutinize official narratives and public statements from powerful figures, especially when they contradict documented evidence or previous claims.
- Support independent journalism and investigative efforts that delve into complex financial and political networks, as these often uncover information that mainstream media or official channels may overlook.
- Advocate for greater transparency and accountability in legal and governmental processes, particularly concerning non-disclosure agreements in cases of alleged misconduct and the timely release of public records.
Quotes
"No one's looking into Andrew Levander, who is the Dechert lawyer and chairman or partner at Dechert, who did the internal investigation at Apollo about Leon Black's ties to Epstein, despite the fact that Andrew Levander worked with Jeffrey Epstein in an unofficial capacity, but a deep capacity, all the way back in 1982 to hunt down lost funds."
"Blonde, red, or brunette spread out geographically with the net of fish. Jeff's now the old man and the sea."
"We have essentially one of the world's, if not the world's greatest human trafficker, greatest abusers of little kids, greatest blackmailer who has blackmailed so many people, corrupted so many people in the business of politics, in government, in Hollywood. God knows where else he's stuck his dark twisted influence in. And our government has never searched his New Mexico ranch..."
"Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019, yet his money is still paying the attorneys of a key witness connected to his network."
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