Leon Black Faces Contempt Vote After Skipping Epstein Deposition
Comer's committee says Black paid Jeffrey Epstein at least $158 million after his sex-offender registration, then withheld the NDAs it demanded.
- Black skipped his rescheduled September 3, 2026 deposition despite two Oversight subpoenas.
- Comer first requested the transcribed interview in a letter dated March 3, 2026.
- The committee holds its contempt markup on Black at 4 p.m., September 15.
Why it matters: Congress can subpoena a billionaire like anyone else; whether that subpoena carries force is what Tuesday's vote tests.
House Oversight Committee release (Chairman Comer) ↗ · Sep 12, 20269/12/26