US House holds billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress
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The US House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress. The measure, which passed by unanimous consent, stems from Black's refusal to comply with two subpoenas issued as part of a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Specifically, Black failed to appear before the committee for a scheduled deposition.
The matter has now been referred to the Department of Justice. Federal prosecutors will determine whether to pursue formal criminal charges against Black for his defiance of the congressional subpoenas.
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France 24 (FR)Highlights the specific nature of the defiance regarding two subpoenas.
NPR News (National) (US)Focuses on the refusal to appear for a deposition.
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