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politics22 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

politics23 days ago•7 min saved

US House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoena

The US House unanimously voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt for defying a subpoena tied to its Epstein investigation; the measure moves to the DOJ for possible criminal prosecution, while Black's lawyers call the move outrageous.

via BBC|

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

politics23 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

politics23 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•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

politics24 days ago•392 min saved

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

The House Oversight Committee voted 41-0 to recommend that the full House hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in its Jeffrey Epstein probe. Black, a former Apollo Global Management CEO linked to Epstein, gave a closed‑door interview in June but left early, skipped a deposition, and has sued to block the subpoenas. The next step is a House vote on the contempt resolution, expected this week. Black has said he did nothing wrong and regrets his involvement with Epstein, who died in 2019; he previously paid Epstein up to $158 million for tax and estate planning advice (2012–2017).

via NBC News|

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

politics24 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•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

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Black says Epstein duped him into big fee, testifies before Congress

Former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee, denying involvement in Epstein’s crimes while saying Epstein duped him into paying about $158 million in advisory fees—later claimed to be tax-deductible—amid subpoenas for NDAs; Black walked out of the deposition as scrutiny over Epstein’s ties to wealthy individuals intensifies.

via CNBC|

#apollo-global-management #house-oversight-committee #jeffrey-epstein

business6 months ago•3 min saved

Bank of America Nears Settlement in Epstein-Linked Financial Case

Bank of America is reportedly close to a settlement in a federal lawsuit accusing the bank of ignoring red flags in Epstein-related transactions, including $170 million moved by Leon Black for Epstein’s purported tax and estate planning. Black is described as a key witness; his deposition was postponed as settlement talks continued. The suit, brought on behalf of a woman identified as Jane Doe and others, alleges the bank helped Epstein set up a financial structure to enable sex trafficking. Epstein died in 2019, and terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.

via PBS|

#bank-of-america #business #jeffrey-epstein

business2 years ago•3 min saved

"Billion-Dollar Sell-Off: Bezos, Black, Dimon, and Waltons Unload $11B in Company Stock"

High-profile CEOs, founders, and heirs, including Jeff Bezos, Leon Black, Jamie Dimon, Mark Zuckerberg, and the Walton family, have collectively sold $11 billion in company stock this month, with share prices trading near all-time highs. Many of the sales were made through 10b5-1 trading plans, while some were outside of these plans. The sales are speculated to be a result of potential political changes and tax breaks, with experts suggesting that the executives are diversifying their holdings and taking advantage of the current market conditions.

via Fortune|

#business #jamie-dimon #jeff-bezos

crime3 years ago•7 min saved

"Billionaire Investor's Involvement in Epstein Scandal Raises Unanswered Questions"

A woman with autism, identified as Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit alleging that billionaire investor Leon Black, who is currently under investigation by a US Senate committee, raped and sexually abused her at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse in 2002. The lawsuit also claims that Black's powerful lawyers have prevented any prosecution from moving forward. The details of Doe's suit reveal a story of exploitation and abuse, with her vulnerability due to autism making her an easy target for Epstein's associates. Advocates are calling for a thorough investigation into the allegations, emphasizing the importance of consent and the need to protect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from sexual abuse. Black's camp has denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit frivolous and manufactured.

via The Guardian US|

#crime #ghislaine-maxwell #jeffrey-epstein

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Billionaire Leon Black Accused of Raping Autistic Teen in Connection with Jeffrey Epstein

Billionaire investor Leon Black has been sued by an autistic woman, using the pseudonym Jane Doe, who alleges that he raped her in Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan mansion in 2002 when she was 16. The woman claims that Black pinned her down and penetrated her with sex toys, causing her to bleed. Black's lawyer denies the allegations, stating that he never met the woman and that the lawsuit lacks evidence. The lawsuit comes as the U.S. Senate's finance committee examines Black's treatment of trusts and the $158 million he paid Epstein for tax and estate planning. Black has previously denied other sexual abuse accusations and reached a settlement with the U.S. Virgin Islands.

via Reuters|

#autistic-girl #crime #jeffrey-epstein