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Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

16 Sep 2026, 21:12 GMT By Ava Berger
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Article Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress
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Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue criminal charges. (Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite)