Newly released transcripts from a House Oversight Committee interview reveal billionaire Leon Black's panicked attempts to avoid discussing nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Black, chairman of Apollo Global Management, invoked attorney-client privilege repeatedly, forcing committee members to issue subpoenas.

The interview, conducted in May 2026, shows Black denying any advisory role in creating NDAs with Epstein, who allegedly received over $170 million for 'tax and estate planning advice' from the 1990s onward.Black admitted discussing at least one NDA with Epstein but claimed the deceased sex offender had no involvement in its creation.

He also revealed paying a woman over $21 million over 15 years after she allegedly 'blackmailed and extorted' him, stating Epstein helped manage his finances.Black denied being a close friend of Epstein's, calling the term 'amorphous,' and insisted their relationship was strictly professional.His attorney confirmed a September 3 deposition and disclosure of NDAs next week.The interview highlights ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's financial dealings and the legal complexities surrounding NDAs in high-profile cases.