House Oversight recommends holding Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoena standoff
- Posted on September 15, 2026
- By CNBC
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The House Oversight Committee has recommended contempt charges against Leon Black, former CEO of Apollo Global Management, following his refusal to comply with a subpoena related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Black's legal team has strongly opposed the recommendation, characterizing it as unjust and procedurally flawed. This escalation marks a significant development in the ongoing inquiry into connections between prominent financial figures and the convicted sex offender.
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