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House panel votes to hold Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- The House Oversight Committee unanimously voted 41-0 to recommend the full House find billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
- Black, a co-founder of Apollo Global Management, initially participated in a closed-door interview but left early and later failed to appear for a deposition, subsequently suing to block the subpoenas.
- Black’s attorneys condemned the committee’s action as retaliation and an abuse of power, asserting their constitutional right to challenge the subpoenas.
- Black stepped down as Apollo CEO in 2021 after an internal review revealed he paid Epstein $158 million for advisory services, though he denies any wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities.
- The full House is expected to vote on the contempt resolution soon, with bipartisan support indicated, as committee leaders emphasize the importance of securing Black’s testimony.
