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Apollo Global Management Denies Epstein Ties Amid Investigation

2/20/2026

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Apollo Reassures Clients

Apollo Global Management reassured clients its executives have no ties to Jeffrey Epstein after the Justice Department released files.
Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management, and Apollo employees provided information to Jeffrey Epstein about tax matters for Leon Black.
Apollo stated that Epstein's attempts to engage with executives were declined.
Teachers unions have urged Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate Apollo's statements about Epstein, citing concerns over misleading information.

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Tai Shani Withdraws Book

Tai Shani, a British artist, withdrew her upcoming book from Phaidon, owned by Leon Black, amid sexual assault allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Shani cited "numerous horrific allegations" in an Instagram post on February 17.
Black's attorney denied allegations, calling one accuser a "fraud," while Black faces lawsuits, including Jane Doe's claim of sexual abuse at age 16.
Guerrilla Girls urged Black's removal from the Museum of Modern Art board.

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Apollo Reassures Clients

Apollo Global Management reassured clients its executives have no ties to Jeffrey Epstein after the Justice Department released files.
Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management, and Apollo employees provided information to Jeffrey Epstein about tax matters for Leon Black.
Apollo stated that Epstein's attempts to engage with executives were declined.
Teachers unions have urged Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate Apollo's statements about Epstein, citing concerns over misleading information.

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