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Mr. Black’s lawyers, Susan Estrich and Aaron Cutler, criticized the contempt vote in a statement, saying that Mr. Comer’s actions were “politically motivated and completely retaliatory.”
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Leon Black's lawyers stated that Rep. Comer's actions regarding the contempt vote were politically motivated and retaliatory.
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Susan Estrich and Aaron Cutler
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News Article
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{
    "role": "Leon Black's lawyers",
    "person": [
        "Susan Estrich",
        "Aaron Cutler"
    ],
    "subject_of_statement": "James R. Comer"
}
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US Politics Law
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM (4 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM (4 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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