Comer subpoenas Leon Black after his refusal to answer some Epstein questions
Summary
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has issued subpoenas to billionaire Leon Black after Black refused to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) related to Jeffrey Epstein during a private committee interview. The subpoenas require Black to appear for a deposition on July 16 and to provide the NDAs as part of the committee's investigation into Epstein and related matters.Key Facts
- Leon Black appeared before the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door interview about Jeffrey Epstein.
- Black refused to answer questions regarding NDAs, saying he was not allowed to discuss their terms.
- Chairman James Comer issued two subpoenas to Black: one for a deposition on July 16 and one to produce the NDAs.
- The committee wants to know if Epstein was involved in the NDAs, their terms, and any payments related to them.
- Representative Robert Garcia, a committee member, supports the subpoenas, stating the NDAs are crucial for understanding the case.
- Black’s attorney claims the subpoenas were a political move and denies Epstein's involvement in the NDAs.
- Black had a social relationship with Epstein since the mid-1990s and paid him over $170 million for financial services.
- The investigation is part of a wider probe into Epstein and his connections with wealthy and powerful individuals.
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