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Representative James R. Comer, Republican of Kentucky and the panel’s chairman, accused him of using the lawsuit as cover.
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Rep. James R. Comer stated that Leon Black is using a lawsuit as cover.
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Representative James R. Comer
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "person": "James R. Comer",
    "position": "Chairman, House Oversight Committee",
    "subject_of_statement": "Leon Black"
}
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US Politics Congress
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM (3 weeks ago)

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House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoenas
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/us/politics/leon-black-contempt-congress.html

The House unanimously agreed to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to appear for a deposition and turn over documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This recommendation to the Justice Department refocuses attention on the Trump administration's handling of Epstein-related investigations.

Leon Black Jeffrey Epstein House Oversight Committee Contempt of Congress Subpoenas Nondisclosure Agreements Trump Administration Politics

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