House Holds Black In Contempt
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- Lisa MascaroThe Independent
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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.
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Black co-founded the private equity firm Apollo Global Management and stepped down in 2021 during the fallout over his ties to Epstein.
The committee issued two subpoenas seeking to compel Black to produce the NDAs and to appear for a deposition July 16.
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- 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.
- 17 Sep
The resolution will now be sent to the Department of Justice, which will decide whether to prosecute Black.
Coverage 8 articles
17 Sep US House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe
South China Morning Post
17 Sep Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress
NPR
16 Sep House holds Leon Black in contempt over Epstein testimony after lawsuit
Washington Examiner16 Sep Billionaire Leon Black held in contempt of Congress by House over Epstein investigation
The Independent- 16 Sep House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress
NPR 
16 Sep House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas refusal
The Guardian
16 Sep US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
BBC
16 Sep Epstein survivors praise House committee for recommending Leon Black be held in contempt
The Guardian
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