Billionaire financier Leon Black did not appear on Thursday, September 3, 2026, before the House oversight committee for a scheduled deposition concerning his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Instead, he has initiated a lawsuit against the committee, claiming it lacks the authority to compel him to provide non-disclosure agreements. Black was a prominent client of Epstein for several years, and the committee is investigating their relationship and any NDAs involving Black.
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Leon Black does not attend House deposition regarding Epstein connections
Leon Black, a billionaire financier, failed to attend a scheduled deposition with the House oversight committee regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. He has filed a lawsuit against the committee, asserting that it cannot compel him to disclose non-disclosure agreements.
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