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US House Holds Leon Black in Contempt of Congress Over Epstein Investigation
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US House Holds Leon Black in Contempt of Congress Over Epstein Investigation

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  • The US House of Representatives held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
  • The resolution passed unanimously and will be referred to the Justice Department for potential criminal charges.

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Why It Matters

The House Oversight Committee is investigating Jeffrey Epstein's network and associates, including Leon Black, who defied two subpoenas related to the inquiry.

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The US House of Representatives held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for defying subpoenas issued in its investigation into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent, without a recorded vote, a day after the House Oversight Committee unanimously recommended the action.

The matter will now be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges.

“No one is above the law. Leon Black defied two subpoenas, and the US House of Representatives acted swiftly to find him in contempt of Congress,” panel chairman James Comer said in a statement.

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  • The Justice Department will review the contempt referral and decide on criminal charges

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  • What specific information was Leon Black subpoenaed to provide?
  • Will the Justice Department pursue criminal charges against Leon Black?
  • Are there other individuals connected to Epstein who may face similar contempt proceedings?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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