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House Holds Leon Black in Contempt in Epstein Investigation
The House held Leon Black in contempt in the Epstein investigation James Comer chaired. Center coverage focuses on the contempt proceedings, while one article also highlights Comer’s proposed protections for survivors.
Lead article · Associated Press · CENTERHouse holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigationARTICLES
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The House held Leon Black in contempt after he did not comply with subpoenas from the Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation, which James Comer chaired.
Center outlets mostly present the contempt action as a response to Black’s refusal to comply with subpoenas and include his lawyers’ objections; Politico instead highlights Comer’s bill to limit nondisclosure agreements for survivors.
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“Enforcing congressional subpoenas”
Center outlets portray the contempt action as a response to Black’s noncompliance, while also reporting his lawyers’ objections.
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Associated PressSEP 16 · 3:35 PM ET
House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigationAs Oversight Committee chairman, James Comer defended holding Leon Black in contempt after Black refused congressional subpoenas.CRED 97BAL 80 MIXEDNPRSEP 17 · 12:12 AM ET
Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of CongressComer said Black was using litigation to delay answering the committee’s questions.CRED 90BAL 80 GOODNPR STORY · CARRIED BY UTAH PUBLIC RADIONPR · CARRIED BY UTAH PUBLIC RADIOWDIV (original publisher not identified)SEP 15 · 8:09 PM ET
House panel recommends contempt charge for billionaire Leon Black in Epstein probeComer said Black was using litigation to delay answering the committee’s questions.CRED 87BAL 80 MIXEDUNRATED · 2 · NOT ON THE SPECTRUM
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