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US House Holds Billionaire Leon Black in Contempt of Congress Over Epstein Probe

Lawmakers say investor defied two subpoenas in ongoing inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's network

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France 24 — English

The US House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress, according to France 24, after he allegedly defied two subpoenas issued as part of a congressional investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The measure passed by unanimous consent, France 24 reported, meaning no member of the House objected to the action.

Under the resolution, the matter will now be referred to the US Department of Justice, which will determine whether to pursue criminal charges against Black, according to the report.

France 24 did not provide further details on the specific content of the subpoenas or the nature of Black's alleged noncompliance in its report.

Black, a prominent private equity investor, has previously acknowledged personal and financial ties to Epstein, who died in 2019 while facing federal sex trafficking charges. The House investigation into Epstein's network has continued to examine associates and financial dealings connected to the late financier.

Further details on the House investigation and any response from Black were not immediately available in the source report.

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