US House holds billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress
Summary
The US House of Representatives voted to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress because he did not comply with subpoenas in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. The case is now with the Justice Department, which will decide if criminal charges should be filed.Key Facts
- Leon Black is a billionaire investor linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The House voted unanimously to hold Black in contempt of Congress for ignoring two subpoenas.
- This decision follows a House Oversight Committee recommendation.
- Black did not attend a scheduled deposition on September 3 and did not fully respond to another subpoena.
- Black had earlier testified voluntarily but refused to answer some questions about nondisclosure agreements.
- Black has said he did not know about Epstein’s criminal activity and denied any wrongdoing.
- The Justice Department will decide whether to press criminal charges after the House referral.
- Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019 while waiting for trial on charges related to sex trafficking minors.
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