Billionaire Leon Black sues House Oversight Committee over Epstein investigation
Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear for a sworn deposition before Congress on Thursday and instead sued the House Oversight Committee, asking a federal court to block subpoenas issued as part of its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein . The House Oversight Committee served Black with two subpoenas during a closed-door…
- Why it matters
- Black is resisting a congressional demand for testimony under oath about his ties to Epstein, forcing courts to decide whether the subpoenas can stand or be blocked.
- Most affected
- The House Oversight Committee investigation into Epstein connections — May be delayed or blocked if courts rule against the subpoenas.
- Likely next
- Whether the federal court rules on Black's motion to block the subpoenas, and whether the committee's investigation proceeds.
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