House Oversight votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein deposition
Summary
The House Oversight Committee voted unanimously to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress because he did not show up for a questioning session. The deposition is about his payments to Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender.Key Facts
- The vote was unanimous and bipartisan, meaning all members agreed across party lines.
- Leon Black is the co-founder of Apollo Global Management, an investment firm.
- Congress wants to question Black about millions of dollars he paid to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in custody.
- Black’s failure to appear means he may face legal consequences for not cooperating with Congress.
- The investigation is part of a broader inquiry into Epstein’s connections with wealthy and powerful people.
- The House Oversight Committee is a group in the U.S. House of Representatives that checks government and public matters.
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