House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation
As Oversight Committee chairman, James Comer defended holding Leon Black in contempt after Black refused congressional subpoenas.
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Published Sep 16, 2026
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The House held billionaire Leon Black in contempt after he refused subpoenas from the Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, referring the matter to the Justice Department. Black’s lawyers called the inquiry an abuse of congressional power and politically motivated.
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James Comer
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Oversight Committee chairman who advanced and defended the contempt action
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Robert Garcia
D · CA-42
Oversight Committee top Democrat who supported the contempt action
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