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How $158M paid to Jeffrey Epstein TOPPLED Wall Street tycoon Leon Black

08 SEP 2026 · 12:42 ET·6:30·41.2K VIEWS·1.4× USUAL PACE

Author William Cohen discussed his new book, "Money to Burn: The Unvarnished Truth About Leon Black, Apollo, and the Rise of a New Wall Street," on Morning Joe. The book details the downfall of former Wall Street tycoon Leon Black, whose company, Apollo Global Management, faced unraveling due to his associations with Jeffrey Epstein and an alleged affair with a woman who accused him of extortion.

WHY IT MATTERS

The case highlights the significant financial and reputational risks associated with personal conduct and associations for powerful figures in the business world.

LEON BLACK APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT JEFFREY EPSTEIN WILLIAM COHEN

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