WorldPingBillionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition.
Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue criminal charges.
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US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein subpoenas defiance
House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress
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US House holds billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress
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WorldPingThe US House of Representatives on Wednesday held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying two subpoenas in its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
Billionaire Leon Black is suing the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform seeking to block subpoenas it issued him in its probe of Jeffrey Epstein.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingBlack - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
WorldPingThe US House has successfully passed a sanctions bill aimed at Russian officials and the energy sector. This new legislation empowers President Trump to impose tariffs on significant buyers of Russian oil.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
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