A House committee has unanimously voted to hold a prominent financial executive in contempt after he refused to testify about alleged payments totaling millions to Jeffrey Epstein, the late sex offender. Lawmakers have been investigating the ties between the executive and Epstein, seeking clarity on the financial transactions amid ongoing scrutiny. The bipartisan action marks a rare show of unity in Congress as investigators push for answers in a case involving high-profile connections. The deposition was part of a broader probe into Epstein’s network and its relationships with influential figures.
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday in a unanimous bipartisan vote held Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for the deposition related to his ties to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers have sought to question Black, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, about payments he made to Epstein totaling millions...
