House Oversight votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
The House Oversight Committee voted Tuesday to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas related to its Epstein probe.
House Oversight votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
The House Oversight Committee voted Tuesday to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas related to its Epstein probe. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.
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House committee recommends Leon Black be held in contempt of Congress over Epstein inquiry subpoenas
Financier refused to comply with subpoenas seeking his testimony for the investigation into the late sex offender The House oversight committee voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend that the House of Representatives hold Leon Black, the billionaire financier, in contempt of Congress, after he refused to comply with subpoenas seeking his testimony and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) sought by the panel as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein . Black contends the subpoenas are “invalid” and he is suing to block them. “Subpoenas are not suggestions; they carry the force of law and require full compliance” the representative James Comer, who chairs the committee, said in the chamber on Tuesday afternoon before the voting began. “Mr Black’s testimony is crucial to our investigation because he maintained a close personal relationship with Epstein for years during the time when Epstein was engaged in sex trafficking. Continue reading...
US House panel votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoena
Committee unanimously passes resolution, advancing the measure to the full chamber
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