US House holds billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress
- The US House of Representatives held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for defying subpoenas issued in its investigation into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent, without a recorded vote, a day after the House Oversight Committee unanimously recommended the action.
- The matter will now be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges.
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- The US House of Representatives held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for defying subpoenas issued in its investigation into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent, without a recorded vote, a day after the House Oversight Committee unanimously recommended the action.
- The matter will now be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges.
Sources: France 24