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Shareholders Sue Apollo Over Epstein Misconduct Claims

3/4/2026

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Apollo Lawsuit Filed

Shareholders have filed a class action lawsuit against Apollo Global Management and co-founders Leon Black and Marc Rowan, alleging they misled investors regarding business dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
The lawsuit claims Apollo falsely denied any relationship with Epstein in regulatory filings, despite evidence of his involvement with the firm's leadership.
Apollo's stock dropped 15% in February 2023, resulting in a $12 billion loss in market value.
The suit follows the release of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice detailing Epstein's communications with Apollo officials.
Leon Black, who stepped down in 2021, remains liable due to his significant ownership stake.

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Guzel Ganieva's Retaliation Lawsuit

A new lawsuit by Wigdor LLP alleges Leon Black, Jeffrey Epstein, and Brad Karp colluded to silence Guzel Ganieva.
The suit claims they devised strategies to surveil and retaliate against Guzel Ganieva after she accused Black.
Emails from Epstein allegedly show plans to arrest Guzel Ganieva and revoke her visa.
Black's retaliatory lawsuits against Wigdor LLP were dismissed.

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Apollo Lawsuit Filed

Shareholders have filed a class action lawsuit against Apollo Global Management and co-founders Leon Black and Marc Rowan, alleging they misled investors regarding business dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
The lawsuit claims Apollo falsely denied any relationship with Epstein in regulatory filings, despite evidence of his involvement with the firm's leadership.
Apollo's stock dropped 15% in February 2023, resulting in a $12 billion loss in market value.
The suit follows the release of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice detailing Epstein's communications with Apollo officials.
Leon Black, who stepped down in 2021, remains liable due to his significant ownership stake.

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