Leon Black sues House Oversight, refuses to testify in Epstein probe

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Billionaire Leon Black sued the House Oversight Committee and its Republican chair Rep. James Comer in federal court to block two subpoenas related to the committee’s investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and declined to appear for a scheduled sworn deposition Thursday. Black’s lawsuit argues the committee lacks authority because its actions do not serve a legitimate legislative purpose and describes the inquiry as a "public fishing expedition" aimed at scoring political points. The subpoenas seek testimony and copies of nondisclosure agreements Black says would reveal private identities and circumstances of women; his suit says he already produced the only confidentiality agreement executed while Epstein was alive. Black previously gave voluntary testimony to the panel in June but ended that appearance after Comer raised nondisclosure agreements, according to the filing. Comer called Black’s refusal to comply "unacceptable" and said the panel would consider holding Black in contempt; Rep. Robert Garcia, the committee’s ranking Democrat, also urged contempt and cited accusations by women against Black. An independent investigation commissioned by Apollo Global Management is cited in Black’s suit as finding he paid Epstein $158 million for tax, estate planning, and other legitimate activities.

Katie Phang

@katiephang.bsky.social

Of course Leon Black failed to appear today. I'll cover this new lawsuit and more on my YouTube channel today. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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Katie Phang245

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Phil67

Nondisclosure agreements are considered null and void when they are being used to cover up a crime. As a matter of fact they can be used in court to to show that he knew he was committing a crime.

𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒊 𝑻𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒓 🐈‍⬛✨38

He is a vile, vile human being. The description of what he did to little girls is forever burned into my brain from reading it myself within the files.

John Francis Kennedy35

The world is run by the most hideous men imaginable. Today's most prominent movers and shakers are child abusers, child rapists, and child murderers. If the release of the Epstein files leads to a complete overthrow of modern America, we can only be better off because of it.

✰˚* Cheryl ˚* ✰27

The fucking privilege of these rich pricks! Trump and his S.C. have them covered. Every Democrat and Independent must vote in the midterms. No more being picky. If he or she has a D by their name: VOTE‼️ We cannot afford to lose in November. #StopThisShit 🗳️

David16

We need to stop billionaires from thinking they are above the law. cbwrong.blogspot.com/2026/09/im-7...

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🇺🇸𝕀𝕟𝕕𝕪 ℝ𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕘𝕖𝕖🇺🇸 𝒷𝓎𝑒, 𝒟𝑜𝓁𝓁𝓎17

Jail the rich. Let their spoiled meat rot. Do not eat them.

am-mccarthy.bsky.social3

Any consequences for failure to show? It would be a first by the courts.

halfmarshall.bsky.social3

“Leon Black, a billionaire investor with ties to the late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, declined to show up for his scheduled transcribed interview Thursday with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee —

Weird Bisexual Wooper2

Crazy how billionaires just get to say no to a subpoena. If you or I did that, cops would kick down our door and stick guns to our heads and drag us to court in handcuffs.

V. Murr2

The depths of loathsomeness some stoop in order to willfully and actively protect child rapists is stunning (and infuriating) to behold. Dante would have had a field day writing folks like this into his Inferno--with countless creative & eternal agonies.

Ghost of Yossarian2

The billionaire class believe they are above the law.

FranklyMyDear2

Basically admitting he's a child molester. What an a-hole hey?? I mean if you weren't, you'd be literally running in there pushing people out of the way to show your innocence.

MeidasTouch

@meidastouch.com

JD Vance insists the Iran war isn’t a “war” as Trump rages about being at war, GOP senators turn on Pete Hegseth, Leon Black defies Congress in the Epstein probe, Trump privately considers declaring victory and walking away... And somehow, that’s just the beginning of tonight’s bulletin…

84518h ago

thewineprince ❌👑3

An administration so disjointed and undisciplined and lawlesss is not leadership. It’s a mob leaving everyone to fend for themselves. That means you and me.

They Say3

Maria Bartiromo was fired because she posed a risk to Fox. www.rawstory.com/maria-bartir...

ElieMar2

Vance is an idiot He just LIED to Americans again! Vance is Trump's accomplice & has zero charisma or brains Vance is the most coward & unqualified VP in US history Vance can kiss his 2028 Presidential candidacy good-bye Vote💙 & in person for Lower Costs/Higher Wages/Universal Healt/Child Car

Bobby-Ray2

Spreading misinformation can only destroy your career. Maria Bartiromo can only blame herself. She traded journalistic credibility 4 Trump’s election lies and helped lead #FoxNews 2 a $787.5M settlement. She is a cautionary tale 4 all misinformation factories! #FoxNews #Dominion #MediaAccountability

pineraven.bsky.social2

Amazing how slippery the verbiage is when trying to pin down slimy Shady-eyeliner Face.

jcs77.bsky.social1

It's been a busy week & we still have Friday to get thrrough.

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Town Crier 🇺🇦 💙 🇵🇸7

Maria Bartiromo destined for a White House position starting next week. Not sure what position but it will surely include kneecaps and her willingness to tell everyone 'it was this big and beautiful" 🙄🙄🤪

Do Not Obey. We are Democracy.

@zangerliberia.bsky.social

Billionaires somehow think their shit don't stink. Even Hillary obeyed the subpoena. www.ft.com/content/c99a...

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Gayle Dourn Plantz6

So he defies a subpoena and then he sues? Gee it's almost like normal people would be charged with contempt and locked up. This guy will just throw money at lawyers.

@jahrjon3

Hillary had nothing to hide. He obviously has a lot to hide. I think if one falls the whole coverup will blow up. Keep up the pressure on these despicable’s.

mstriplewillows.bsky.social1

Honest question… What would be the reverse equivalent of what men are doing to women right now? Would it be a broom handle wrapped with Barbwire, or maybe a chainsaw on slow speed? I still think women should consider a miniature implanted intrauterine guillotine with a remote activator….on a key fob

mojaverainangel.bsky.social1

Can’t bribe Trump if you’re both in prison

Reuters Legal

@legal.reuters.com

Wall Street billionaire Leon Black sued a congressional committee that had ordered him to provide lawmakers with copies of non-disclosure agreements as part of a probe into the activities of Jeffrey Epstein. Black claimed lawmakers launched an unlawful 'fishing expedition reut.rs/4gOXGbK

2617h ago

Thomas M KochNev

@masonkochnev.bsky.social

Billionaire Leon Black provided over $180 million to Jeffrey Epstein that was used to traffic women and children. He is refusing to give us answers or turn over his NDAs. We must hold him in contempt and get justice for survivors.

303h ago

tomwellborn3rd

@wellborn.net

Leon Black is skipping his own House Oversight testimony and suing the committee instead, rather than hand over the NDAs he signed with women connected to Epstein, most when they were children. Nothing says innocent like fighting subpoenas in court.

132h ago

Sam🏳️‍🌈🌊🏳️‍⚧️

@separker.bsky.social

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con... Money means subpoenas don't need to be honored. Got it. #USDemocracy

103h ago

Strider

@reluctantranger.bsky.social

So, it seems clear that there are a LOT of people who are extorting one another. But spending $180 MILLION sure looks like he was *buying* kompromat to use on other people. Leon Black is a central figure in the Epstein operation.

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Sue in Rockville 💙🦋💙🦋💙🦋

@sueinrockville.bsky.social

Our gal Jasmine laying on some truth! #EpsteinClass engaged in large scale drug trafficking & prostitution including underage girls & paid: JPMorgan-$290M Deutsche Bank-$75M Bank of America $72.5M LEON BLACK-$180M+ Les Wexner-$100M open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn... #StopTheTrumpEpsteinCoverUp

103h ago

Mickey Kuhns

@mickeykuhns.bsky.social

Billionaire Leon Black is suing to block House subpoenas in the Epstein probe and refusing to testify today. Black paid Epstein $158M+. Rep. Robert Garcia wants him held in contempt of Congress. www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...

1222h ago

LindaAnn LoSchiavo

@ghostlyverse.bsky.social

Leon Black, a former Wall Street private equity investor, sued the House Oversight Committee, seeking to stop the panel from enforcing its subpoenas against him in an ongoing probe of the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Hmm. Sounds suspicious! www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

619h ago

Dr. René MD 🇺🇸🩺

@drrenemd.bsky.social

So he hires a criminal defense attorney? Is this an acknowledgement that he has committed a crime? 🤔 www.cbsnews.com/news/leon-bl...

621h ago

Piyush Mittal

@piyushmittal.bsky.social

James Comer Speaks About Leon Black Lawsuit Over Epstein Probe www.c-span.org/program/news...

421h ago

OldDudeFella 🚫👑🤴⛔️

@olddudefella.bsky.social

The Epstein Elites must be held accountable. Their money cannot be allowed to protect them. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

523h ago

Steve Rose

@mermansteve.bsky.social

“Please call Leon Black” appears >300 times in the investigative files released by the DOJ involving sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Now Billionaire Leon Black is suing the House Oversight Committee over Epstein probe subpoenas, rather than comply. What truth is Mr. Black attempting to avoid?

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