Leon Black, the billionaire financier who was a major client of Jeffrey Epstein, avoided a scheduled deposition before the House oversight committee and instead filed a lawsuit claiming the committee lacks the authority to compel him to hand over non‑disclosure agreements. The committee is probing Black’s ties to Epstein and the existence of any NDAs that may have been drafted with Epstein’s help. Black has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and expressed regret about his past dealings with the disgraced financier. The move raises questions about congressional investigative power and the extent of Black’s involvement in Epstein’s network.
Billionaire financier, who previously walked out of a deposition, instead launches lawsuit against the committeeBillionaire financier Leon Black did not appear Thursday in front of the House oversight committee for a scheduled deposition about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and has instead launched a lawsuit against the committee arguing that it does not have the authority to compel him to turn over non-disclosure agreements.Black was a top Epstein client over several years, and the committee is investigating the men’s relationship as well as the existence of any NDAs that Epstein may have helped Black craft. Black, whose name has come up repeatedly in the Epstein files, has denied wrongdoing. Black also said that he regrets dealing with Epstein. Continue reading...
