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Leon Black sues Congress over Epstein probe subpoenas

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Billionaire investor Leon Black is suing the House Oversight Committee, challenging subpoenas issued as part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Black's lawsuit claims the subpoenas are an overreach of the committee's authority and seek private information unrelated to the investigation's legitimate purpose. He refused to appear for a deposition, leading to calls for him to be held in contempt of Congress. AI

RANK_REASON Legal challenge to a congressional investigation into a high-profile figure's alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Leon Black sues Congress over Epstein probe subpoenas

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Joey Cappelletti ·

    Billionaire Leon Black is suing Congress for ‘fishing’ into his alleged ties to Epstein

    Black is mentioned repeatedly in the Justice Department's Epstein files and is one of many influential figures to appear in the investigation

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