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Claim Text: The House on Wednesday unanimously agreed to hold the billionaire investor Leon Black in criminal contempt of Congress after he refused to appear for a deposition and turn over documents to a key panel investigating the disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Simplified Text: The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously held Leon Black in criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena.
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Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-16", "action": "criminal contempt of Congress", "person": "Leon Black", "reason": "refused to appear for a deposition and turn over documents", "organization": "U.S. House of Representatives" }
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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.

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