Relationship Details

Jeffrey Epstein Business associate Leon Black

Connected Entities

Entity A
Jeffrey Epstein
Type: person
Mentions: 18341
Also known as: Jeffrey, Jeff / Jeffrey Epstein, JEFFREY EPSTEIN (property owner), Jeffrey Epstein (subject), Jeffrey Epstein (property owner), Jeffrey Epstein (Jeff), Epstein (Jeffrey Epstein), Jeffrey Epstein (intended recipient), Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine, e (likely Jeffrey Epstein), Jeffrey Epstein (implied sender), Epstein's Lawyer and Jeffrey Epstein
Entity B
Leon Black
Type: person
Mentions: 247

Evidence

Document states Leon Black and other financiers 'hang out with him'.

Document states Leon Black and other financiers 'hang out with him'.

Listed as one of the 'financiers [who] hang out with him'.

Leon Black is listed as one of the 'financiers [who] hang out with him'.

Leon Black is listed as one of the 'financiers [who] hang out with him'.

The article states Leon Black is one of the 'financiers [who] hang out with him'.

Mentioned as one of the financiers who 'hang out with' Epstein.

Mentioned as one of the financiers who 'hang out with' Epstein.

Leon Black is listed as one of the 'financiers [who] hang out with him'.

Black is listed as one of the 'financiers' who 'hang out with' Epstein.

Leon Black is listed as one of the 'financiers [who] hang out with him'.

Leon Black is listed as one of the 'financiers [who] hang out with him'.

Leon Black is listed as one of the 'financiers [who] hang out with him'.

The document states Leon Black and other financiers 'hang out' with Epstein.

Leon Black was copied on a sensitive financial email concerning Jeffrey Epstein's taxes. Black's firm, APO, was cited for giving advice.

Leon Black was CC'd on a financial/tax email sent to Jeffrey Epstein.

Leon Black was CC'd on a financial/tax email sent to Jeffrey Epstein.

Black is mentioned as one of the 'financiers' who 'hang out with' Epstein.

Black is mentioned as one of the 'financiers' who 'hang out with' Epstein.

Black is mentioned as one of the 'financiers' who 'hang out with' Epstein.

Black is described as a financier who 'hangs out with' Epstein.

Black is mentioned as one of the financiers who 'hang out' with Epstein.

Black is mentioned as one of the financiers who 'hang out' with Epstein.

The author states that Leon Black is one of the 'financiers [who] hang out with him'.

Leon Black is listed as one of the 'financiers [who] hang out with him'.

The text states that Black and other financiers 'hang out with him'.

The text states that Black and other financiers 'hang out with him'.

Listed in Epstein's schedule for the week.

Grouped together as #3 and #4 on a specific list of Americans.

Listed in Epstein's schedule/contacts for the week.

Grouped together as #3 and #4 on a specific list of Americans.

Discusses fees of 25m and 40m, managing 'your operating machine', tax issues, and personal family trusts (Josh, Ben, Debra).

Epstein says he is 'Trying to get more black for you'; Ito confirms keeping Black's money.

Epstein lists him as a person he is seeing 'this week'.

Epstein stating he is 'Trying to get more black for you' implies he has influence over Black's donations.

Epstein demands $25M/$40M fees; discusses structuring Black's family office; claims to have done things that must 'remain unknown'.

Epstein states 'Trying to get more black for you', implying influence or connection to Black's funding.

Discussion of 'leon note', 'phaidon' (owned by Black), and 'j black trust'.

Listed in Epstein's schedule.

Epstein lists him as a person he is seeing 'this week'.

References to 'multi billion dollar responsibility', 'our agreement re, phaidon', and '37 percent was our number'.

Described as 'Milken degenerate Leon Black... AND Jeffrey Epstein'. Mentions 'Leon Black/Apollo Environmental Solutions Worldwide'.

Subject line links them: 'Epstein & Leon Black'

Internal investigation into why Black was paying Epstein money.

Described as 'Degenerate Leon Black' and linked in context of 'Apollo/Epstein/Kushner connection'.

Described as knowing about the fraud; Black referred to as 'Degenerate' alongside Epstein.

Linked in CNN headline 'leon-black-jeffrey-epstein-apollo'.

Emails allege Black and Apollo used Epstein for financial schemes/slush funds.

Email links Epstein's Financial Trust Company Inc SEC filing to Leon Black/Apollo Environmental Solutions Worldwide.

Source Documents (31)

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Article / Opinion Piece • 2.62 MB
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This document is a first-person opinion piece defending Ghislaine Maxwell, written by an unnamed author who knows her. The author portrays Maxwell as a charismatic, intelligent, and loyal friend, contextualizing her deep bond with Jeffrey Epstein as a result of him 'saving' her after the death and disgrace of her father, Robert Maxwell. The piece suggests that despite the 'current fuss,' Ghislaine's social standing in New York will remain intact because, in that city, wealth and connections often overshadow moral failings.

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Email Thread • 1.32 MB
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An email thread from February 2019 between Joi Ito (MIT Media Lab) and Jeffrey Epstein regarding donation statuses. Ito informs Epstein that while MIT retained funding from Leon Black, they are rejecting ('bouncing') a $25,000 donation from Epstein's foundation and returning it to Arizona State University (ASU). Epstein replies casually, stating he is trying to secure more funding from Leon Black for Ito.

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Email Correspondence / Whistleblower Complaint • 470 KB
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This document is a series of emails from whistleblower Chris Dilorio to redacted recipients (likely SEC or government officials) between April and May 2019. Dilorio alleges a massive money laundering scheme involving Environmental Solutions Worldwide (ESWW), Apollo Global Management, Leon Black, and Jeffrey Epstein. He further claims that the SEC is complicit in these frauds and notes a 'quid pro quo' arrangement where an SEC investigation into Apollo was dropped after a meeting between Apollo's Joshua Harris and Jared Kushner, followed by a large loan to Kushner's business. Dilorio also reports receiving anonymous threats.

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Email Thread / Whistleblower Complaint • 749 KB
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This document is a series of emails from whistleblower Christopher Dilorio to FinCEN and redacted recipients, alleging a massive conspiracy involving the SEC, Apollo Global Management (Leon Black, Josh Harris), Jeffrey Epstein, and Jared Kushner. Dilorio claims that Apollo used money laundering shells and pump-and-dump schemes (like DryShips and ESWW) and that the SEC is complicit in covering up these crimes. The emails highlight financial ties between Apollo and Kushner's family business, specifically loans made shortly after White House meetings, and asserts that Epstein serves as a front for these illicit financial activities.

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Email Chain / Whistleblower Complaint • 705 KB
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This document is a series of whistleblower emails from Christopher Dilorio sent between April and May 2019, alleging massive corruption involving the SEC, Apollo Global Management, and the Trump administration. Dilorio claims that companies like DryShips and Environmental Solutions Worldwide (ESWW) are money laundering shells linked to Jeffrey Epstein, Leon Black, and George Economou. He further alleges that the SEC dropped investigations into Apollo after meetings between Jared Kushner and Apollo co-founder Joshua Harris.

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Email • 142 KB
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This document is an email from Chris Dilorio dated April 13, 2019, outlining alleged financial connections between Apollo Global Management (Leon Black), Jeffrey Epstein, and Jared Kushner. The sender identifies a specific SEC filing connecting Epstein's Financial Trust Company to an entity called Environmental Solutions Worldwide, linked to Apollo. The email also references news reports regarding loans from Apollo to Kushner companies and suggests legal discovery regarding these matters will be significant.

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Email / News Clipping Report • 77.6 KB
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This document is an email thread dated October 13, 2020, forwarding a daily press clipping report from the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The report lists various news articles, highlighting a section specifically for 'MAXWELL' which includes links to stories about Ghislaine Maxwell's legal case, photos, and Jeffrey Epstein's financial activities and associations (including Leon Black). The email sender flags these articles for the recipient's interest.

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Written Account / Article Excerpt • 2.43 MB
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This document is a personal account by an author, identified as 'Vicky', describing her observations of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The author portrays Epstein as intelligent but socially awkward and Ghislaine as vivacious and well-connected, while detailing the nature of their friendship, suggesting Epstein became a 'savior' and father-figure to Ghislaine after the death of her criminal father, Robert Maxwell. The account also mentions Epstein's associations with prominent figures like Prince Andrew, Leon Black, and Mort Zuckerman.

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Email Thread • 1.39 MB
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An email thread from September 19, 2014, between Jeffrey Epstein and Kathy Ruemmler. Ruemmler discusses travel plans and a legal conviction regarding 'Reid's guy.' Epstein provides a detailed list of high-profile individuals he is meeting that week during the UN General Assembly (UNGA), including Peter Thiel, Larry Summers, Bill Burns, Gordon Brown, Leon Black, and representatives from foreign governments.

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Email • 10.8 KB
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An email dated July 17, 2019, with the subject line 'Epstein & Leon Black'. The sender advises the recipient to read an NYPost article, noting it as 'interesting'. The sender and recipient identities are redacted.

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Email • 30.6 KB
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This document is an email from an Assistant United States Attorney (SDNY) dated November 24, 2020. It summarizes a call with Dave Kelley, a Dechert attorney conducting an internal investigation for Apollo regarding Leon Black's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The email notes that the investigation seeks to understand why Black paid Epstein, with a suspicion that payments were for reasons other than stated services, and Kelley inquired if SDNY had any public information to shed light on this relationship.

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Article or written account • 2.63 MB
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This document is a personal account by an author named Vicky, offering her perspective on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. It portrays Epstein as intelligent and well-connected, while describing Maxwell as a charismatic socialite whose deep loyalty to Epstein stems from him 'saving her' after the death of her criminal father, Robert Maxwell. The author normalizes their strange behaviors and 'sexual pecadillos' as common traits among the ultra-wealthy.

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Email Thread • 1.79 MB
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An email thread from September 19, 2014, between Jeffrey Epstein and Kathy Ruemmler. They discuss the conviction of an associate of Harry Reid ('Reid's guy') on 7 counts, and Ruemmler notes she is traveling to New York for UNGA week where 'the boss' (likely Obama) will be present. Epstein lists a significant number of high-profile individuals he is meeting that week, including Peter Thiel, Larry Summers, Gordon Brown, Leon Black, and Woody Allen, and invites Ruemmler to join.

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Email Correspondence / Whistleblower Complaint • 1.39 MB
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This document is a series of forwarded emails from whistleblower Christopher Dilorio to redacted recipients (likely SEC/FBI officials) between April 2019 and April 2020. Dilorio alleges a complex web of financial fraud, money laundering, and regulatory capture involving Apollo Global Management (Leon Black), Jeffrey Epstein, Jared Kushner, and various public companies like Athene and DryShips. The emails claim that the SEC is complicit in covering up these crimes and that Epstein was running a Ponzi/slush fund facilitated by these financial connections.

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Email Correspondence / Thread • 2.2 MB
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This document contains a series of emails from November 2015, likely sent by Jeffrey Epstein to associates Melanie Spinella, Brad Wechsler, and others. The emails discuss complex financial restructuring involving 'Phaidon', 'Artspace', and a 'Leon note' (likely referencing Leon Black), with specific mentions of saving 'hundreds of millions' through estate updates. The sender also dictates instructions regarding aircraft operations (Part 91 vs 135), paying down debt on a plane, and potentially removing 'Debra' from flight access.

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Email Correspondence / Drafts (House Oversight Committee Evidence) • 2.86 MB
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This document contains email drafts from December 7, 2015, written by Jeffrey Epstein (via Melanie Spinella) to Leon Black. Epstein proposes terminating their current business relationship while demanding $65 million in fees ($25M for the current year and $40M for the next) and outlines a plan to restructure Black's family office ('Eysium') with specific personnel and budgets. Notably, Epstein reminds Black of his value by stating he has done things that 'will need to remain unknown' and discusses tax strategies involving 1.8 billion dollars and entities like Apollo and Phaidon.

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Personal Account / Article Excerpt • 2.85 MB
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This document is a first-person account from an author, identified as 'Vicky', describing her personal impressions of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Epstein is portrayed as intelligent but socially awkward, while Maxwell is described as vivacious, well-connected, and deeply loyal to Epstein, whom she credits with 'saving her' after the death of her father, Robert Maxwell. The author notes the powerful connections of both individuals, including Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton, and reflects on the nature of wealth and success.

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Article / Personal Account (Exhibited as part of a House Oversight collection) • 2.84 MB
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This document is a personal account from journalist Vicky Ward, reflecting on her interactions with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell after her 2003 Vanity Fair article. Ward describes Epstein as intelligent but socially awkward and Ghislaine as a charismatic, well-connected figure who became deeply loyal to Epstein after he 'saved her' following the death of her father, Robert Maxwell. The text provides anecdotal insights into their personalities, social circles (including Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton), and the nature of their complex relationship.

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Journalistic Article / Opinion Piece • 2.35 MB
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This document is an opinion piece defending Ghislaine Maxwell and analyzing her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The author, who claims to like Ghislaine, portrays her as a charismatic and intelligent socialite whose loyalty to Epstein stems from him having 'saved' her after the death of her criminal father, Robert Maxwell. The piece attempts to normalize the behavior of the very rich by comparing Epstein's 'sexual pecadillos' to the known oddities and legal troubles of other successful figures.

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Internal Communication / Memo • 2.13 MB
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This document is an internal memo or communication, property of Jeffrey Epstein, offering a sympathetic analysis of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The author portrays Ghislaine as a vivacious and well-liked person whose loyalty to Epstein stems from him 'saving' her after her father's death. The text normalizes Epstein's 'sexual pecadillos' by comparing him and other wealthy individuals who have their own 'blemishes' or have broken the law.

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Email Thread • 1.1 MB
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An email thread from early 2019 between Joi Ito and Jeffrey Epstein regarding financial donations. Ito informs Epstein that while MIT kept funds from Leon Black, they are rejecting a $25,000 donation from Epstein's foundation and returning it to ASU. Epstein responds by lamenting 'brutal press' and characterizing himself as a 'symbol for all ills' and a target for those who dislike 'trump types'.

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Email Thread • 1.19 MB
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This email chain from February to May 2019 between Joi Ito (MIT) and Jeffrey Epstein discusses the status of donations to MIT. Ito informs Epstein that while MIT kept money from Leon Black, they are rejecting a $25,000 donation from Epstein's foundation (routed via ASU). Epstein laments 'brutal press' casting him as a villain and offers to connect Ito with donor Andrew Farkas.

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Email • 1.26 MB
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This document is an email from Jeffrey Epstein dated October 17, 2016, where he forwards a message from Brad Wechsler to Richard Kahn and Alan Dlugash. The forwarded email details the readiness of tax filings, mentioning specific changes involving millions of dollars in losses and payments that increase a tax overpayment by $400k, with Leon Black CC'd. Epstein questions if a deduction is being taken solely to obtain an 'obama care benefit' and instructs the recipient to 'call joslin'.

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Memo / Analysis • 1.99 MB
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This undated memo, property of Jeffrey Epstein, is a personal analysis of Ghislaine Maxwell's character and her relationship with Epstein. The author, an acquaintance of Maxwell, posits that Epstein became a father figure who 'saved' her after the death of her criminal father, Robert Maxwell. The document speculates that Maxwell's charisma and powerful connections, such as her close friendship with Bill Clinton, will ensure she weathers any 'current fuss' or scandal.

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Email containing a link to a Vanity Fair article • 2.29 MB
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This document is an email from 'gmax' to 'J Jep' on March 8, 2011, forwarding a Vanity Fair article by Vicky Ward. The article, titled 'Jeffrey and Ghislaine: Notes on New York's Oddest Alliance,' details Ward's personal interactions with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, discussing their relationship, Epstein's business connections with figures like Les Wexner and his friendship with Prince Andrew. Ward reflects on the emerging sexual abuse allegations against Epstein and his enigmatic intelligence, which attracted other powerful financiers.

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Email Correspondence / Meeting Notes • 2.76 MB
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This document contains email correspondence and notes, likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (via assistant Melanie Spinella), dated 2015. The text details a deterioration in their professional relationship, with Epstein proposing a severance of ties in exchange for significant payments ($25 million for the current year and $40 million for the next). The content discusses complex financial structures involving Apollo, Phaidon, LBF Holdings, tax issues, and art distribution, while criticizing current staff members like Brad.

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Email Thread • 1.44 MB
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An email thread from September 19, 2014, between Jeffrey Epstein and Kathy Ruemmler. They discuss Ruemmler's travel schedule between DC and NY during UNGA week, with Ruemmler mentioning 'the boss' (likely Obama) will be in town. Epstein lists a significant number of high-profile individuals he is meeting or who are in town (including Peter Thiel, Larry Summers, Leon Black, and foreign dignitaries), inviting Ruemmler to join. Later emails in the chain discuss a legal verdict where 'Reid's guy' was convicted on 7 counts.

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Personal account / Article excerpt • 2.15 MB
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This document is a personal account by an author named Vicky, detailing her impressions of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. It portrays Epstein as a knowledgeable but socially awkward figure and Ghislaine as a vivacious, well-connected person who is deeply loyal to Epstein. The author suggests this loyalty stems from Epstein having 'saved her' by taking her in after the death of her father, Robert Maxwell.

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Email Correspondence / Action Plan • 2.9 MB
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This document is a highly critical email from October 2015, ostensibly from Jeffrey Epstein to a high-net-worth individual (contextually Leon Black), sent via Melanie Spinella. The sender lambasts the recipient's CEO, 'Brad,' for gross incompetence, financial errors, and lack of documentation regarding planes and deals. The email outlines a 'mutual goal' to end their business relationship but disputes the final payments, citing a '37 percent' agreement, and concludes with a punch-list of action items including firing specific staff (Ada, Eva, Castrucci), restructuring assets (plane, boat, Phaidon), and revising estate plans.

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Email Thread • 1.48 MB
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An email thread from September 19, 2014, between Jeffrey Epstein and Kathy Ruemmler. They discuss Ruemmler's travel between DC and NY during UNGA week, referencing 'the boss' (likely Obama or a high-level superior). Epstein lists a significant number of high-profile individuals he is meeting that week, including Peter Thiel, Larry Summers, Leon Black, and various international dignitaries, while using medical metaphors to describe his chaotic schedule.

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Electronic Communication Log (Message Thread) • 899 KB
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This document is a log of text messages from November 21, 2018, between Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias e:jeeitunes@gmail.com) and a redacted individual. They discuss an 'interview' that produced a list of 50 names (25 Russian, 25 American), noting that Epstein and Leon Black are ranked #3 and #4 on the American list. The conversation details specific questions asked regarding Leon Black's connections to Russia, and Epstein inquires if associates David Geovanis or Ken Lebow appear on the list.

Mutual Connections

Entities connected to both Jeffrey Epstein and Leon Black

Josh and Mark (person)
Sender (Project Lead) (person)
Melanie Spinella (person)
jared (person)
Joi Ito (person)
[REDACTED] (organization)
MIT (location)
GHISLAINE MAXWELL (person)
Elisa New (person)
Melanie (person)

Jeffrey Epstein's Other Relationships

Business associate GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Strength: 238/10 View
Client Jack Goldberger
Strength: 49/10 View
Co defendants SARAH KELLEN
Strength: 49/10 View
Co conspirators GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Strength: 49/10 View
Client Martin Weinberg
Strength: 38/10 View

Leon Black's Other Relationships

Friend Jeffrey Epstein
Strength: 20/10 View
Client Jeffrey Epstein
Strength: 12/10 View
Spouse Debra Black
Strength: 12/10 View
Correspondent jeffrey E.
Strength: 9/10 View
Employee eileen
Strength: 9/10 View

Relationship Metadata

Type
Business associate
Relationship Strength
20/10
Strong relationship with substantial evidence
Source Documents
31
Extracted
2025-11-19 03:22
Last Updated
2025-12-26 13:22

Entity Network Stats

Jeffrey Epstein 5465 relationships
Leon Black 49 relationships
Mutual connections 10

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