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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Leon Black sues House Oversight Committee to block subpoenas regarding Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to attend a scheduled congressional deposition on Thursday and filed a lawsuit against the House Oversight Committee. The lawsuit seeks to invalidate subpoenas issued by the committee as part of its ongoing investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Why It Matters

The legal challenge tests the authority of the House Oversight Committee to compel testimony from private citizens in its investigation into the financial dealings of Jeffrey Epstein.

Key Facts

  • Leon Black failed to appear for a scheduled sworn deposition before Congress on Thursday.
  • Leon Black filed a lawsuit against the House Oversight Committee in federal court.
  • The lawsuit aims to block subpoenas issued by the committee.
  • The subpoenas are part of a congressional investigation into the financial activities of Jeffrey Epstein.

Who's Mentioned

personLeon Black“Billionaire investor and plaintiff in the lawsuit.”organizationHouse Oversight Committee“Congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein.”personJeffrey Epstein“Disgraced financier whose financial dealings are under investigation.”