US House Committee Advances Contempt Vote on Leon Black
The US House Oversight Committee voted to hold Leon Black in contempt. Black is a billionaire and former Wall Street private equity investor.
He was also an associate of Jeffrey Epstein. The committee accused Black of ignoring subpoenas.
He also failed to testify about Epstein. Black walked out of his first interview with the committee.
He then skipped a second scheduled interview. The committee unanimously passed the contempt resolution.
This sends the measure to the full House chamber. The vote follows the committee's investigation into Epstein. That investigation includes Black's ties to Epstein.
Klear Note — A congressional subpoena formally requires someone to provide testimony or records. Contempt proceedings address claims that a subpoena was not followed.
Key Terms 4
- Leon Black A billionaire and former Wall Street private equity investor linked to Epstein.
- Jeffrey Epstein A financier who faced sex crime charges before his death in 2019.
- House Oversight Committee A US congressional group that investigates government and public issues.
- Contempt resolution A formal charge for refusing to cooperate with a legal request.