Epstein-connected billionaire Leon Black held in contempt of Congress
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has voted to hold a key ally of convicted pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein in contempt of Congress.
TL;DR
- Lawmakers voted unanimously to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress.
- Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, paid Epstein over $150 million.
- Democrats claim the money was used to traffic women and children.
- Black refused to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements tied to Epstein and skipped depositions.
- He sued the committee, arguing it exceeded its authority.
- If the full House votes for contempt, the case will go to the US Attorney's office.
- Previously, the Clintons were also investigated for ties to Epstein, but complied with depositions.
- Leon Black has not been charged in connection with Epstein's crimes.