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Leon Black Accuses Harris of Smear Campaign Amid Epstein Ties

11/10/2025

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Leon Black, with Apollo Global Management, accuses Josh Harris, a former Apollo Global Management lieutenant, of exploiting Epstein ties to orchestrate a coup in a New York court filing tied to Guzel Ganieva's case.
Black says Harris launched a smear campaign after being passed over for the CEO post in 2021.
Harris and representatives deny the accusations.
The dispute follows Black's resignation amid scrutiny of his dealings with Epstein, who died in 2019 awaiting trial for sex trafficking.

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Leon Black, with Apollo Global Management, accuses Josh Harris, a former Apollo Global Management lieutenant, of exploiting Epstein ties to orchestrate a coup in a New York court filing tied to Guzel Ganieva's case.
Black says Harris launched a smear campaign after being passed over for the CEO post in 2021.
Harris and representatives deny the accusations.
The dispute follows Black's resignation amid scrutiny of his dealings with Epstein, who died in 2019 awaiting trial for sex trafficking.