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House holds billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe

By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The House of Representatives held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for refusing to comply with subpoenas as part of the congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. It is now up to the Justice Department to consider whether to pursue criminal prosecution against Black. The move

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House panel recommends contempt charge for billionaire Leon Black in Epstein probeThe House Oversight Committee has voted to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. The panel voted unanimously Tuesday after Black refused to appear this month for a sworn deposition and produce requested nondisclosure agreements. Black sued the panel, asking a federal court to block the…
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