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House moves to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein interview

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The House of Representatives voted unanimously to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for a deposition regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The House Oversight Committee’s referral now moves to the Justice Department for potential prosecution.

The House swiftly approved a motion to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for a deposition on his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, passing the referral to the Justice Department through unanimous consent. The House Oversight Committee unanimously agreed to hold Black in contempt...

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