Billionaire Leon Black hits Rep. Robert Garcia with suit over Epstein remarks

Leon Black filed a lawsuit against Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) on Wednesday, alleging the congressman defamed him by making statements related to the billionaire’s relationship with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Billionaire Leon Black hits Rep. Robert Garcia with suit over Epstein remarks

TL;DR

  • Leon Black has filed a lawsuit against Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA).
  • The lawsuit alleges defamation by the congressman.
  • The statements in question relate to Black's association with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Black co-founded Apollo Global Management.
  • Garcia is the ranking member of the House oversight committee.