The House of Representatives approved a motion to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he did not appear for a deposition regarding his connections to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The motion was passed through unanimous consent and will be referred to the Justice Department. The House Oversight Committee also reached a unanimous decision to hold Black in contempt.
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House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein deposition
The House of Representatives has voted to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress due to his failure to appear for a deposition related to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. The motion was passed unanimously and will be sent to the Justice Department.
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