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House Oversight votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein deposition

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  1. 16 September
  2. Latest16 Sept, 22:37

    US House holds billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress

    The US House of Representatives on Wednesday held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas in its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed by unanimous consent and will be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges.

    France 24France 24•FRANCE 24
  3. Follow-up16 Sept, 21:25

    House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe

    The House of Representatives has voted to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas issued in the House Oversight Committee's Epstein probe.

    ABC NewsABC News
  4. Follow-up16 Sept, 21:12

    House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

    The House of Representatives has held billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to provide additional information on his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

    NPRNPR•Ava Berger
  5. Follow-up16 Sept, 21:12

    House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

    Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue criminal charges.

    NPRNPR•Ava Berger
  6. Follow-up16 Sept, 20:56

    Billionaire Leon Black held in contempt of Congress by House over Epstein investigation

    Black's lawyers have denounced the Oversight Committee's pursuit of the former head of a private equity firm as an abuse of congressional power

    The IndependentThe Independent•Lisa Mascaro
  7. Follow-up16 Sept, 20:01

    House moves to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein interview

    The House swiftly approved a motion to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for a deposition on his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, passing the referral to the Justice Department through unanimous consent. The House Oversight Committee unanimously agreed to hold Black in contempt…

    The HillThe Hill•Rebecca Beitsch
  8. Follow-up16 Sept, 19:59

    US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt

    Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

    BBCBBC
  9. Follow-up16 Sept, 19:09

    House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoenas

    Lawmakers unanimously agreed to the move without a formal roll-call vote just before leaving Washington to campaign for the midterm congressional elections.

    The New York TimesThe New York Times•Michael Gold
  10. Follow-up16 Sept, 15:32

    Epstein survivors praise House committee for recommending Leon Black be held in contempt

    Black has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and said he did not know of Epstein’s criminal activities More than a dozen survivors of Jeffrey Epstein ’s abuse praised the House oversight committee for unanimously voting to recommend that billionaire investor Leon Black be held in contempt for refusing to comply with subpoenas by the panel seeking his testimony and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) as part of its investigation into Epstein. “We commend Chairman Comer for showing real resolve in pursuing accountability in the Epstein investigation,” the survivors said in a statement. They said that the 41-0 vote sends a “clear message that wealth and influence do not put anyone beyond the reach of congressional oversight”. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Anna Betts
  11. 15 September
  12. Follow-up15 Sept, 22:05

    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.

    ABC NewsABC News
  13. Follow-up15 Sept, 21:50

    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...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Anna Betts
  14. First seen15 Sept, 21:50

    House Oversight votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein deposition

    The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday in a unanimous bipartisan vote held Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for the deposition related to his ties to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers have sought to question Black, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, about payments he made to Epstein totaling millions…

    The HillThe Hill•Rebecca Beitsch