Billionaire Investor Leon Black Sues House Committee, Declines Testimony in Epstein Investigation
Billionaire investor Leon Black has filed a lawsuit against the House Oversight Committee, seeking to prevent the panel from obtaining his non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and compelling his testimony as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Black's refusal to provide the requested documents and appear for a scheduled deposition marks a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute between Black and the committee. His attorneys argue that the subpoenas are overly broad, lack connection to Epstein, and infringe upon third-party privacy interests, asserting that Congress cannot subpoena documents based on speculative hopes. Consequently, Black did not appear for his deposition, leading to an empty chair at the committee's session. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer expressed disappointment and stated he would consult with House counsel regarding next steps, including the possibility of holding Black in contempt of Congress. Representative Robert Garcia, a leading Democrat on the panel, ... 
