House Oversight Recommends Contempt Vote Against Leon Black for Subpoena Non-Compliance
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has voted to recommend that the full House hold former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black in contempt of Congress. This follows his refusal to comply with subpoenas related to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's associates. The committee emphasized that subpoenas are legally binding, not optional requests. Black had previously refused further testimony and compliance with a subpoena seeking nondisclosure agreements he was involved in. He has also filed a lawsuit against the committee in U.S. District Court to block enforcement of these subpoenas. Committee Chair Rep. James Comer stated that non-compliance left them no choice but to pursue contempt charges. Black's legal team criticized the move as an abuse of power and retaliation, asserting their client’s constitutional rights are being violated. They also filed a complaint with the Office of Congressional Conduct regarding potential procedural violations by Comer prior to Black's scheduled deposition.
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