# US House holds billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress

https://mins.news/en/item/61765

- France 24, 2026-09-16 22:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260916-leon-black-epstein-contempt-congress

> The US House has held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with two subpoenas issued in its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed by unanimous consent and will go to the Justice Department, which will decide whether to seek criminal charges.

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