Lawmakers approved a contempt measure after Black, a former Apollo Global Management chief with past business dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, refused to testify or hand over related documents.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's subpoena fight with Leon Black has escalated into a contempt vote, as the billionaire separately sues to block the demands tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Lawmakers say investor defied two subpoenas in ongoing inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's network
Lawmakers say investor refused to appear for deposition in probe tied to Jeffrey Epstein, leaving decision on charges to the Justice Department
More than a dozen survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse commended the House Oversight Committee after it unanimously voted to recommend contempt proceedings against billionaire investor Leon Black.
Lawmakers say private equity investor refused to provide additional information about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein