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House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein subpoenas defiance
The vote sends the matter to the Justice Department after lawmakers said Black defied two subpoenas and refused to provide nondisclosure agreements.
- On Wednesday, the House unanimously voted to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in its investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
- Lawmakers initiated contempt proceedings after Black refused to comply with subpoenas seeking testimony and nondisclosure agreements, specifically regarding his $180 million payment to Epstein.
- Black's attorneys condemned the vote as a "complete abomination" and "retaliation," while Black sued in U.S. District Court claiming the subpoenas exceed legislative authority.
- Referral to the Justice Department now determines whether to pursue criminal prosecution, with conviction potentially carrying up to 12 months in prison.
- Congressional investigators have questioned at least 19 witnesses in this long-running probe, though the investigation faces criticism for failing to produce expected revelations about Epstein.
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Congress is going to war with Jeffrey Epstein patron Leon Black over NDAs
Congress just opened a new front in its battle with billionaire Leon Black. The House of Representatives Wednesday voted to hold Black, the Jeffrey Epstein associate and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, in criminal contempt of Congress. Black had refused to comply with a subpoena requiring him to hand over all of his NDAs, […]
Billionaire Leon Black found in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with Epstein probe
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