House holds Leon Black in contempt over Epstein testimony after lawsuit
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a motion to hold business magnate Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he declined to comply with subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein issued by one of the lower chamber’s most powerful committees.
TL;DR
- The House of Representatives approved a motion to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress.
- Black declined to comply with subpoenas issued by a powerful House committee concerning Jeffrey Epstein.
- Black paid Epstein to be his wealth adviser for years and has faced scrutiny over their connection.
- He was subpoenaed to testify and hand over nondisclosure agreements but refused, filing a lawsuit challenging the subpoenas.
- Black argued the subpoenas lacked a legitimate connection to the committee's purpose.