Leon Black fails to appear for US House deposition about Epstein ties
Billionaire financier, who previously walked out of a deposition, instead launches lawsuit against the committee
TL;DR
- Leon Black refused to appear for a scheduled House oversight committee deposition regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Black has filed a lawsuit against the committee, arguing it oversteps its authority by seeking non-disclosure agreements.
- The committee is investigating Black's relationship with Epstein and the existence of any NDAs.
- Black's lawyers claim the committee is on a "fishing expedition" and attempting to destroy Black's reputation.
- Committee Democrats are calling for Black to be held in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas.
- This follows an earlier deposition in June where Black's testimony ended abruptly over NDA questions.
- Epstein survivors urged Black to comply with the subpoenas, stating NDAs are crucial to scrutinize.