House committee recommends Leon Black be held in contempt of Congress over Epstein inquiry subpoenas
Summary
The House Oversight Committee voted unanimously to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Black has challenged the subpoenas in court and denies any wrongdoing connected to Epstein.Key Facts
- The House Oversight Committee voted 41-0 to recommend contempt of Congress against Leon Black.
- Subpoenas sought Black’s testimony and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Black has refused to comply with subpoenas and did not appear for his scheduled deposition on September 3.
- Black is suing to block the subpoenas, calling them invalid and intrusive on private information.
- Committee chair James Comer said Black’s cooperation is crucial due to his close relationship with Epstein.
- Black reportedly paid Epstein $170 million for tax and estate services from 2013 to 2017.
- Black’s attorneys accused Chairman Comer of violating House rules ahead of the deposition.
- The next step is for the full House of Representatives to consider the contempt recommendation.
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