House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation

The House Oversight Committee voted to recommend that billionaire Leon Black be held in contempt of Congress after he failed to comply with subpoenas for testimony related to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The full House then approved a resolution formalizing this contempt charge against Black.

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3 developments
  1. Sep 12Only lean-left coverage:House Oversight Committee Moves to Hold Leon Black in Contempt
  2. Sep 15House Panel Votes to Hold Epstein Associate Leon Black in Contempt
  3. Sep 15House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation

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Left

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· 12d ago

House refers billionaire Leon Black to DOJ in Epstein inquiry

ABC NewsLean Left· 12d ago· ran in 2 outlets

House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe

NPRLean Left· 12d ago

House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

NPRLean Left· 12d ago

Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

NOTUSLean Left· 12d ago

House Holds Epstein Associate Leon Black in Contempt

Center

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France 24Center· 12d ago

US House holds billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress

The HillCenter· 12d ago

House moves to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein interview

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· WKBN Youngstown, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, +3 more
WKBN YoungstownCenter· 12d ago

House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation

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House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 13d ago

House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation

WDIO DuluthCenter· 13d ago

House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation

WNYT AlbanyCenter· 13d ago

House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation

WDIO DuluthCenter· 12d ago

Ticker- Leon Black contempt

BBC NewsCenter· 12d ago

US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt

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New York PostLean Right· 12d ago

House votes to hold ex-Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt

Washington ExaminerRight· 12d ago

House holds Leon Black in contempt over Epstein testimony after lawsuit

Ran by 2 outlets· Union Leader, Just the News
Union LeaderLean Right· 12d ago

House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

Just the NewsLean Right· 13d ago

House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

Ran by 2 outlets· The Daily Caller, BizPac Review
The Daily CallerRight· 12d ago

House Holds Leon Black In Contempt Over Epstein

BizPac ReviewRight· 12d ago

House holds Leon Black in contempt over Epstein

MyNorthwestLean Right· 13d ago· ran in 8 outlets

House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation

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The GuardianLean Left· 12d ago

House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas refusal

The GuardianLean Left· 13d ago

Epstein survivors praise House committee for recommending Leon Black be held in contempt

The GuardianLean Left· 13d ago

House committee recommends Leon Black be held in contempt of Congress over Epstein inquiry subpoenas

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