House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas refusal
Billionaire has refused to comply with subpoenas from House oversight committee as part of Epstein inquiry
TL;DR
- The House voted to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas.
- The subpoenas are part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
- The Department of Justice will review the contempt referral from the House oversight committee.
- Black has denied any wrongdoing and stated he had no knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.
- Black has sued the committee, arguing the subpoenas are invalid and exceed its authority.
- Survivors of Epstein's abuse praised the committee's vote for accountability.