Josh Harris

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Josh Harris, co-founder of Apollo Global Management and owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Commanders, has explicitly denied having an independent relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Harris's statement, released following the January 2026 Department of Justice release of Epstein files, clarifies that he actively sought to avoid meetings with Epstein and worked to prevent Epstein from developing any corporate relationship with Apollo. The newly released emails show business-related correspondence between Harris and Epstein from 2013 to 2016, including at least two breakfast meetings at Epstein's Manhattan home. However, Harris's representative emphasized that many of Epstein's overtures went unanswered, meetings were canceled, and Harris instructed others to return Epstein's calls. Critically, the released documents contain no indication that Harris was involved in any sexual misconduct or improper conduct. Harris's denial is consistent with findings from Apollo's 2021 Dechert Law Firm investigation, which found no evidence of Epstein having any relationship with Apollo or any Apollo-managed fund apart from Black's personal dealings.