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entertainment15 days ago•58 min saved

Sarah Ferguson's Memoir Deal Sparks Royal Family Tensions

Sarah Ferguson is reportedly close to finalizing a lucrative memoir deal that could expose sensitive details about the British Royal Family. While Yahoo Entertainment cites sources claiming the Duchess of York is 'days away' from signing, her spokesperson has firmly denied the existence of such a project. This controversy unfolds against a backdrop of recent scrutiny over Ferguson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and her recent relocation from Royal Lodge.

via Yahoo|

#entertainment #epstein #memoir

entertainment22 days ago•12 min saved

Kimmel Mocks MAGA Brains, Teases AI Files to Wake Trump

Jimmy Kimmel, in a HuffPost monologue, mocks Trump’s MAGA followers with a quip that the red hats may be cutting off brain circulation and cheekily proposes that Trump will finally take AI warnings seriously if ChatGPT reveals the so-called ‘Trump-Epstein’ files, while noting Trump has dismissed AI concerns as a hoax and his base remains loyal.

via HuffPost|

#artificial-intelligence #donald-trump #entertainment

politics23 days ago•4 min saved

Congress Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoena Fight

The House Oversight Committee unanimously voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in criminal contempt for refusing to appear for a deposition and to turn over nondisclosure agreements tied to Jeffrey Epstein, a move that could lead to federal charges and underscores Congress’s intensified focus on Epstein’s ties ahead of the midterms. Black has argued the subpoenas are invalid and has sued the committee, while investigators seek materials about his dealings with Epstein.

via The New York Times|

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

entertainment24 days ago•16 min saved

Hauser Wears Epstein Coordinates Pin, Sparking Conversation at Resident Evil Premiere

Paul Walter Hauser explained that the pin he wore at the Resident Evil premiere displayed the coordinates of Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, using it to raise awareness about the Epstein files and alleged hidden power networks; he also nods to Kubrick in a conspiracy-flavored comment and says his aim is to spotlight what he calls ‘evil people’ in Hollywood.

via variety.com|

#entertainment #epstein #kubrick

politics24 days ago•5 min saved

Congress moves to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas

The House voted to hold former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying Epstein-related subpoenas, setting the stage for a DOJ criminal referral after a 41-0 committee vote and unanimous House action; Black did not appear for a deposition and provided only one NDA while withholding others, and he has challenged the subpoenas in court. The DOJ will review the referral and could prosecute, with contempt carrying potential penalties of up to a year in prison if convicted.

via CNBC|

#contempt #doj #epstein

politics24 days ago•38 min saved

House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoenas

The House voted unanimously to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt for defying two congressional subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, sending the matter to the DOJ for potential charges—the first contempt ruling in the Oversight Committee’s Epstein probe. The broader Capitol Hill agenda remains crowded, with talks on permitting reform, potential renewal deadlines for Section 702 surveillance, and ongoing debates over AI regulation and committee leadership as lawmakers head toward the midterms.

via Politico|

#contempt-of-congress #epstein #leon-black

politics24 days ago•4 min saved

Epstein survivors hail House contempt vote against Leon Black as probe broadens

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein applaud the House Oversight Committee’s 41-0 vote to hold Leon Black in contempt for defying subpoenas seeking his testimony and the NDAs tied to the Epstein case. Black says he did nothing wrong and argues the subpoenas are invalid, with the contempt resolution now moving to a full House vote; meanwhile, Comer unveils the Survivor’s Voice Protection Act to strengthen protections for survivors against NDAs.

via theguardian.com|

#contemptofcongress #epstein #houseoversightcommittee

politics25 days ago•5 min saved

House panel moves to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas

The House Oversight Committee unanimously voted to recommend contempt of Congress for former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black after he refused to comply with Epstein-related subpoenas and to testify. Black has sued to block enforcement, while the panel says subpoenas carry the force of law and will press for reforms exposed by the Epstein probe.

via CNBC|

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

politics25 days ago•4 min saved

House committee pushes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas

The House Oversight Committee unanimously voted 41-0 to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas tied to its Jeffrey Epstein investigation, after he refused to testify and did not produce all NDAs; Black argues the subpoenas are invalid and is suing to block them, and the panel will forward the report to the full House.

via The Guardian|

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

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Johnson trims House calendar, risking stalled midterm priorities

House Speaker Mike Johnson shortened the preelection calendar, putting key items like data-center regulation, Russia sanctions, and Epstein oversight at risk of being delayed to the lame-duck session or dropped entirely, while Democrats decry the move as GOP dysfunction; other major priorities (defense policy bill, funding, transportation, farm bill, spy-power renewal) also face postponement, and Rep. Morelle is urging faster ballot-counting to secure the midterms.

via Politico|

#data-centers #epstein #house-of-representatives

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Leon Black Sues House Panel Over Epstein Subpoena Tactics

Billionaire Leon Black filed a lawsuit to block the House Oversight Committee from enforcing Epstein-related subpoenas, arguing the probe is a fishing expedition and that he cooperated in a prior interview. The committee seeks information on nondisclosure agreements and Black’s alleged involvement; Black denies wrongdoing. Committee chair James Comer says the deposition will move forward with an empty chair for Black as the panel presses for answers in the Epstein case.

via NBC News|

#epstein #house-oversight-committee #lawsuit

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Black fights Epstein subpoenas, files suit to block testimony

Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to testify before the House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, instead filing a federal lawsuit in Washington challenging the committee’s subpoenas to obtain NDAs and an on-camera deposition. His team argues the disclosures would invade privacy and have no legitimate legislative purpose, framing the move as an abuse of Congressional power; the dispute could lead to contempt proceedings if the committee pursues enforcement, while Black has said his dealings with Epstein were legitimate and denies any wrongdoing.

via BBC|

#congress #epstein #leon-black

media1 month ago•3 min saved

Cohan’s Black Biography Sparks Clash Over Epstein Legacy

Bill Cohan’s 673-page Money to Burn argues Leon Black’s career wasn’t defined by Epstein-era misconduct as much as by other factors, prompting a public clash with The New York Times over Epstein and Black coverage. Times reporters defend their reporting while criticizing omissions in the book, framing it as a rebuttal to ongoing scrutiny of Black’s finances and connections, including lawmakers’ investigations and a forthcoming Times interview with Cohan.

via Semafor|

#bill-cohan #epstein #leon-black

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Ex-Barclays chief denies sex with Snow White in Epstein emails

Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley told US lawmakers he did not have sex with a woman dressed as Snow White, addressing transcripts tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The panel highlighted 2010 emails about Disney princesses in which Staley and Epstein exchanged suggestive lines; Staley said any contact was limited to possibly seeing the woman at Epstein’s apartment and prompting an email, not sexual activity. Lawmakers also questioned whether Disney characters were used as code names for encounters. Staley’s Epstein ties have followed him since JPMorgan, and he was banned from UK banking for downplaying those links, a ban he has sought to overturn.

via The Guardian|

#barclays #business #disney-princesses

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Judge Warns DOJ Over Epstein File Redactions, Signals Possible Contempt

A federal judge, Emmet Sullivan, pressed DOJ attorneys about complying with court orders to justify redactions and disclose information from the Epstein files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, warning he could hold lawyers in contempt. The dispute centers on journalist Katie Phang’s lawsuit alleging the DOJ failed to fully comply, while the department says details will come. Sullivan invoked a past contempt finding in the Ted Stevens case to emphasize enforcement and signaled that a new order may be issued to curb ongoing delays.

via NBC News|

#emmet-sullivan #epstein #justice-department