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

The House Oversight Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to recommend that billionaire financier Leon Black be held in contempt of Congress. The recommendation follows Black’s refusal to comply with subpoenas requiring him to provide testimony and documents regarding his professional relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Lawmakers have sought to question Black, a co-founder of Apollo Global Management, as part of an ongoing inquiry into Epstein’s activities. The committee’s action serves as a formal step toward potential contempt proceedings against the financier for his failure to appear for a scheduled deposition and his refusal to produce requested nondisclosure agreements.