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Leon Black sues to block subpoenas over Epstein ties

9/7/2026

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  • Leon Black sued the House Oversight Committee to block subpoenas about his Jeffrey Epstein dealings.
  • He declined a scheduled deposition, arguing the subpoenas exceed congressional authority.
  • Committee chair James Comer and Rep. Robert Garcia said they may hold Black in contempt of Congress.
  • A contempt referral would send the case to the Justice Department for possible criminal charges.
  • An Apollo review found Black paid Epstein $158 million, while later estimates reached $170 million and lawmakers allege $180 million.