House Holds Black In Contempt

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1. 16 Sep

   The US House of Representatives has voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying legal summons related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

   6 outlets · BBC
2. 17 Sep

   The resolution will now be sent to the Department of Justice, which will decide whether to prosecute Black.

   2 outlets · NPR

Coverage 8 articles

• 17 Sep US House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probeThe US House of Representatives held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The decision, adopted by unanimous consent without a recorded vote, follows the Oversight Committee's unanimous recommendation and will now be referred to the Justice Department for potential criminal charges.South China Morning Post
• 17 Sep Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of CongressThe House of Representatives held billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. This marks the first instance of a witness being held in contempt during the committee's investigation into Epstein’s activities. Black initially participated in a voluntary interview but walked out early and later filed a lawsuit against the…NPR
• 16 Sep House holds Leon Black in contempt over Epstein testimony after lawsuitThe House of Representatives approved a motion on Wednesday to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein's affairs. As the co-founder of Apollo Global Management, Black has been at the center of scrutiny due to his financial ties to Epstein; he was deposed by the House oversight committee earlier this month but filed a lawsuit challenging the validity of…Washington Examiner
• 16 Sep Billionaire Leon Black held in contempt of Congress by House over Epstein investigationThe House of Representatives held Leon Black, a billionaire and former head of private equity firm Apollo Global Management, in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The Oversight Committee issued two subpoenas asking Black to produce nondisclosure agreements and appear for a deposition on July 16; when he failed to do so even after a requested delay…The Independent
• 16 Sep House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of CongressThe House of Representatives has issued a contempt citation against billionaire Leon Black for failing to comply with its requests regarding his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking before his death. The decision comes as part of ongoing investigations into Epstein's associates and their connections to him.NPR
• 16 Sep House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas refusalThe House of Representatives voted Wednesday to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt for refusing to comply with congressional subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein’s investigation. The vote followed a unanimous committee recommendation and passed without formal opposition under unanimous consent rules. While the Department of Justice may choose not to act on the resolution, previous referrals led to prosecutions…The Guardian
• 16 Sep US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contemptThe US House of Representatives voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena related to Jeffrey Epstein’s investigation. Black had business ties with Epstein but did not appear before the House Oversight Committee as ordered and filed legal challenges against the subpoenas. This vote, which will now be referred to the Justice Department for potential criminal…BBC
• 16 Sep Epstein survivors praise House committee for recommending Leon Black be held in contemptSurvivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse commended the House oversight committee for unanimously voting to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt. Black refused to comply with subpoenas seeking his testimony about nondisclosure agreements related to Epstein's network. The resolution, passed 41-0, now moves to the full House for consideration. Survivors view this as a step towards accountability and urge…The Guardian

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