House moves to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein interview
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Summary
The House of Representatives voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress because he did not show up for a deposition about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The vote was unanimous, and the issue will be sent to the Justice Department.Key Facts
- Leon Black is a billionaire investor.
- He was asked to give a deposition about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in 2019.
- Black did not appear for the deposition as requested by Congress.
- The House Oversight Committee agreed unanimously to hold Black in contempt.
- The full House then approved the contempt motion by unanimous consent.
- The referral to hold Black in contempt will now go to the Justice Department for further action.
- Contempt of Congress means refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation.
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