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US House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe

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The U.S. House of Representatives has held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress. This action stems from his defiance of subpoenas related to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The House Oversight Committee recommended the contempt finding, and the matter will now be referred to the Justice Department for potential criminal charges. AI

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US House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    US House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe

    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…

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