The US House of Representatives has unanimously voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress. The decision follows Black’s failure to comply with a subpoena issued by the House Oversight Committee, which sought documents and testimony concerning his professional relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The matter has now been referred to the Department of Justice, which will determine whether to pursue criminal charges against the private equity tycoon. The Oversight Committee had previously requested that Black provide nondisclosure agreements and participate in an on-camera deposition.
Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer stated that the move serves as a reminder that "no-one is above the law" and emphasized the committee's commitment to transparency for survivors. Congressman Robert Garcia, the committee's ranking Democrat, described the vote as a necessary measure for accountability.
Black’s legal team has contested the committee's actions, characterizing the contempt vote as "outrageous" and noting that Black is currently involved in litigation challenging the legality of the summons. In previous testimony, Black maintained that his financial dealings with Epstein—which totaled $158 million—were for legitimate wealth management services and asserted that he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal activities until 2019.
Black, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, stepped down from the firm in 2021 following public scrutiny regarding his associations with Epstein. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Source: BBC News
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