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House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress

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What happened

The House of Representatives has held billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to provide additional information on his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Key facts

  • The House of Representatives has held billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to provide additional information on his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:12:27 UTC.

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