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September 15, 2026
House Holds Leon Black in Contempt of Congress Over Epstein Subpoena Defiance
- The House of Representatives voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt for refusing to comply with subpoenas regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Black's defiance includes not answering questions during a prior interview and filing a lawsuit against the committee, claiming overreach.
- The resolution will be sent to the Justice Department, which will decide on potential prosecution, as lawmakers emphasize accountability for all.
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- House Oversight recommends holding Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoena standoffSep 15, 2026 at 9:33 PM · CNBC
- House Oversight Committee recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probeSep 15, 2026 at 9:33 PM · CBS News
- House panel recommends Leon Black be held in contempt for stonewalling Epstein investigationSep 15, 2026 at 9:39 PM · Politico
- House Oversight votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein depositionSep 15, 2026 at 9:50 PM · The Hill
- House Oversight votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein inquirySep 15, 2026 at 10:05 PM · ABC News
- US House committee recommends contempt of Congress for Leon Black in Epstein probeSep 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM · Reuters
- House panel votes to hold Epstein associate Leon Black in contemptSep 15, 2026 at 10:25 PM · NBC
- House panel recommends contempt for billionaire in Epstein probeSep 16, 2026 at 12:09 AM · AP
- Epstein survivors praise House committee for recommending Leon Black be held in contemptSep 16, 2026 at 3:32 PM · The Guardian
- House votes to hold Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of CongressSep 16, 2026 at 6:41 PM · NBC
- House holds billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probeSep 16, 2026 at 6:49 PM · CNN
- House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probeSep 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM · AP
- House votes unanimously to hold Epstein business associate Leon Black in contempt of CongressSep 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM · CBS News
- House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein subpoenas defianceSep 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM · CNBC
- House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of CongressSep 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM · Politico
- House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein SubpoenasSep 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM · NYT
- House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe subpoenaSep 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM · Washington Post
- House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas refusalSep 16, 2026 at 7:33 PM · The Guardian
- US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of CongressSep 16, 2026 at 7:34 PM · BBC
- The House of Representatives voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of CongressSep 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM · WSJ
- House moves to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein interviewSep 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM · The Hill
- Billionaire Leon Black held in contempt of Congress by House over Epstein investigationSep 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM · Independent
- US House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of CongressSep 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM · Reuters
- House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of CongressSep 16, 2026 at 9:12 PM · NPR
- House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of CongressSep 16, 2026 at 9:12 PM · NPR
- House approves resolution to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein tiesSep 16, 2026 at 10:26 PM · NBC