Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

Sep 16, 2026 · Ava Berger

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Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

Leon Black, left, a billionaire who was close with Jeffrey Epstein, walks out of the Rayburn House Office Building at the Capitol after his interview about Epstein with the House Oversight Committee, in Washington, Friday, June 26, 2026.

Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue criminal charges.

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