Epstein Survivors Praise House Panel's Vote to Hold Leon Black in Contempt
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.
More than a dozen survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse have praised the House oversight committee for unanimously voting to recommend that billionaire investor Leon Black be held in contempt, according to The Guardian.
The committee's 41-0 vote followed Black's refusal to comply with subpoenas seeking his testimony and nondisclosure agreements as part of the panel's investigation into Epstein, the report said.
In a statement, the survivors said, "We commend Chairman Comer for showing real resolve in pursuing accountability in the Epstein investigation." They added that the vote sends a "clear message that wealth and influence do not put anyone beyond the reach of congressional oversight."
Black has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and said he did not know of Epstein's criminal activities, according to the report.
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- Epstein survivors praise House committee for recommending Leon Black be held in contempt — The Guardian — World
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