House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoenas

The House select committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein issued a contempt citation against billionaire investor Leon Black on February 12, 2026, after he failed to comply with subpoenas requiring his deposition and document production. Black did not appear for the scheduled deposition or provide the requested materials to the panel. The committee voted to refer the contempt charge to the Department of Justice for potential criminal prosecution.

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