GoKawiilLeon Black Sues House Oversight Committee to Block Epstein Probe Subpoenas
Billionaire investor Leon Black skipped a scheduled sworn deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday, instead filing a federal lawsuit seeking to block subpoenas tied to the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Committee leaders responded by saying they would consider holding Black in contempt of Congress.
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The clash tests how far congressional oversight can compel testimony from powerful figures linked to Epstein's network, and a contempt vote would escalate an already high-profile legal and political standoff. The outcome could shape how aggressively lawmakers pursue similar witnesses in future Epstein-related inquiries.
- Leon Black did not appear for his scheduled deposition on Thursday.
- He filed suit against the House Oversight Committee to block its subpoenas.
- Committee leaders are weighing whether to hold him in contempt of Congress.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-03
Published there as: “Billionaire Leon Black sues House Oversight Committee over Epstein investigation”
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