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politics26 days ago•2 min saved

US House unanimously holds Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoena defiance

The US House of Representatives voted unanimously to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The resolution, passed by unanimous consent, will be referred to the Department of Justice, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges. Black, a co-founder of Apollo Global Management, defied subpoenas to testify and produce nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) after walking out of a voluntary interview in June. His lawyers called the move 'outrageous' and are challenging the subpoenas in federal court, while Epstein survivors praised the vote as a step toward accountability.

via BBC|

#contempt-of-congress #house-oversight-committee #jeffrey-epstein

politics26 days ago•3 min saved

House Refers Leon Black to DOJ for Contempt Over Epstein Subpoena Defiance

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The action follows Black’s refusal to appear for a deposition and his partial compliance with document requests. The matter is now referred to the Department of Justice for potential criminal prosecution, while Black’s legal team challenges the subpoenas in federal court.

via CNBC|

#contempt-of-congress #department-of-justice #house-oversight-committee

politics27 days ago•2 min saved

Survivors hail House contempt vote against Leon Black as probe escalates

The House Oversight Committee unanimously voted to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Survivors praised the move, while Black’s attorneys called it an abuse of power. The committee also introduced a bill to protect survivors from nondisclosure agreements.

via theguardian.com|

#contempt-of-congress #house-oversight-committee #jeffrey-epstein

politics27 days ago•3 min saved

House Oversight Committee Unanimously Recommends Contempt for Leon Black in Epstein Probe

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted 41-0 to recommend that the full House hold former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black in contempt of Congress. The action follows Black’s refusal to comply with subpoenas seeking nondisclosure agreements and testimony related to his business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Black’s legal team has challenged the subpoenas in federal court, calling the committee’s actions an abuse of power, while committee leaders insist that compliance is mandatory regardless of wealth or influence.

via CNBC|

#apollo-global-management #contempt-of-congress #house-oversight-committee

politics27 days ago•218 min saved

House panel unites to recommend contempt for Leon Black over Epstein subpoena defiance

The House Oversight Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the full House hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to its Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Black, a former Apollo Global Management CEO, declined to appear for a September deposition and failed to produce all requested nondisclosure agreements. While the committee cites his refusal to answer questions about NDAs as a violation of congressional authority, Black’s attorneys argue the subpoenas are illegal and constitute retaliation. The next step is a vote by the full House, potentially as early as Thursday.

via NBC News|

#apollo-global-management #contempt-of-congress #house-oversight-committee

politics27 days ago•0 min saved

House panel unanimously recommends contempt for Leon Black over Epstein subpoena refusal

The House Oversight Committee voted 41-0 to recommend that the full House hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Black, a former Apollo Global Management CEO, ignored a scheduled deposition and produced only one nondisclosure agreement (NDA) despite demands for all such agreements. Committee chair James Comer stated that Black’s testimony is crucial due to his long relationship with Epstein. Black’s attorneys called the move a 'complete abomination' and an abuse of power, maintaining that the subpoenas are invalid and that Black has no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. The committee has now sent the recommendation to the full House, where Speaker Mike Johnson’s office has not yet confirmed if a vote will occur.

via The Guardian|

#contempt-of-congress #house-oversight-committee #james-comer

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Contempt vote pins Cherfilus-McCormick allies as DOJ pursuit looms

The House unanimously held North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph and ex-Cherfilus-McCormick aide Hector Roos in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with subpoenas in the Ethics Committee’s probe into Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, sending referrals to the Department of Justice for potential criminal charges. Penalties can include up to a $100,000 fine and up to a year in jail. The measure was approved by voice vote, signaling broad support among lawmakers to enforce compliance in the ethics investigation.

via Fox News|

#contempt-of-congress #department-of-justice #house-ethics-committee

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Fauci declines Senate appearance, citing Fifth Amendment in ongoing COVID probe

Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to voluntarily testify before a second Senate panel investigating his COVID-19 handling, arguing that compelling testimony would amount to harassment for political purposes. The move follows a July hearing in which he invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times, prompting a contempt-of-Congress referral and a dispute over whether a Biden pardon or ongoing investigations justify forcing testimony, with Republicans pressing to subpoena him and potentially involve the DOJ.

via New York Post|

#anthony-fauci #contempt-of-congress #covid-19

politics2 months ago•55 min saved

Fauci contempt vote puts DOJ at a legal crossroads

The Hill reports that Rand Paul’s committee approved a contempt referral for Fauci over his Fifth Amendment assertions, but the path forward for DOJ is murky. Key questions include whether the full Senate must approve the contempt before DOJ can act, how Fauci’s Fifth Amendment rights could be invoked, and how past presidential pardons might affect any potential prosecution. Legal experts warn the process is legally intricate and politically charged, with grand jury dynamics and pardon scopes adding to the uncertainty for prosecutors.

via Yahoo|

#contempt-of-congress #department-of-justice #fauci

national-security2 months ago•19 min saved

DOJ Faces a Legal Tightrope in Potential Fauci Prosecution

The Senate’s contempt referral puts the Justice Department in a bind over whether to prosecute Anthony Fauci, with experts highlighting significant legal hurdles to winning a conviction, including Fauci’s use of the Fifth Amendment and potential political factors like a presidential pardon that could shape the case.

via The Washington Post|

#contempt-of-congress #fauci #grand-jury

news-and-politics2 months ago•11 min saved

Rand Paul’s Contempt Move on Fauci: A Political Play Framed as Legal Scrutiny

The article argues Rand Paul’s push to hold Fauci in contempt and release his diary is a partisan tactic aimed at discrediting Fauci and pressuring the DOJ, rather than a serious legal case. It notes that while the diary could be used to cherry-pick inconsistencies and Fauci could face perjury questions, the Biden pardon complicates prosecutions for actions up to 2025. With state investigations looming and political dynamics in Washington, the piece suggests the move is more about political theater and embarrassing Fauci than a likely criminal outcome.

via Slate|

#anthony-fauci #contempt-of-congress #department-of-justice

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Fauci faces contempt after defying Covid origins hearing

A US Senate committee voted along party lines to hold former health chief Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions at a hearing on Covid origins, sending the case to the Justice Department for possible prosecution; Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times, while his lawyer denounced the move as a political stunt as debates over the pandemic and its origins continue.

via BBC|

#contempt-of-congress #covid-19 #fauci

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

Paul pushes Fauci contempt straight to DOJ, bypassing Senate vote

Sen. Rand Paul moves to refer Anthony Fauci’s contempt of Congress straight to the attorney general instead of holding a full Senate vote, arguing Fauci impeded his committee’s inquiry by not answering questions. Democrats want a floor vote that could be filibustered, while legal experts warn the maneuver is legally murky and could hinge on questions about the scope of Biden’s pardon and whether a committee referral can trigger contempt without Senate action.

via Politico|

#attorney-general #contempt-of-congress #department-of-justice

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Senate Panel Moves to Hold Fauci in Contempt Over Fifth Amendment Refusal

The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for defying a subpoena and invoking the Fifth Amendment; Republicans argue his presidential pardon shields him from testifying, while Democrats decry the move as partisan. The resolution could be sent to the Justice Department for prosecution, though the full Senate’s action is uncertain with the upcoming recess, and the episode underscores the ongoing partisan battles over Fauci and the pandemic.

via The New York Times|

#biden-pardon #contempt-of-congress #fauci

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt over COVID-era questions

The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted 8-5 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19–related questions, a move sparked by new disclosures including a recovered phone and Fauci’s diary; Republicans argue the action ensures accountability, while Democrats say it jeopardizes future oversight, and the DOJ is reviewing the resolution.

via Axios|

#contempt-of-congress #covid-19 #fauci