Massie names Epstein 'coconspirators,' discusses new Epstein files legislation
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- Bloomberg Politicsseen 3 Sept, 20:53headline rewritten
Leon Black Sues House Committee to Block Epstein SubpoenasLeon Black Battles Epstein Panel, Skips Testimony and Files Suit - The Guardian Worldseen 3 Sept, 20:53description edited
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Billionaire financier, who previously walked out of a deposition, instead launches lawsuit against the committee Billionaire financier Leon Black did not appear Thursday in front of the House oversight committee for a scheduled deposition about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein , and has instead launched a lawsuit against the committee arguing that it does not have the authority to compel him to turn over non-disclosure agreements. Black was a top Epstein client over several years, and the committee...Billionaire financier, who previously walked out of a deposition, instead launches lawsuit against the committee The billionaire financier Leon Black did not appear on Thursday in front of the House oversight committee for a scheduled deposition about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein , and has instead launched a lawsuit against the committee arguing that it does not have the authority to compel him to turn over non-disclosure agreements. Black was a top Epstein client over several years, and the...
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Billionaire Leon Black skips Epstein depositionBillionaire Leon Black skips Epstein deposition and sues House panel over subpoenas - Bloomberg Politicsseen 17 Sept, 08:08headline rewritten
Billionaire Leon Black Referred by House to DOJ for ContemptHouse Holds Leon Black in Contempt in Epstein Subpoena Clash - NPR Newsseen 19 Sept, 05:34headline rewritten
House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of CongressCommittee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress
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Tue, 1 September 2026
3 reports- The Hill02:16
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has been a key figure in a push to release files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the last few years, read off over a dozen names of what he said were “Epstein coconspirators” on Monday. “On the House floor tonight, I read the names of several Epstein...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:16
Kentucky Republican reads list of prominent figures on House floor while launching petition to force vote on new transparency bill
- PBS NewsHour21:33
Speaking from the House floor Monday, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., pointed to how much time had passed since President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Wed, 2 September 2026
5 reports- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)11:47
È un deputato repubblicano, entrato in forte collisione con Donald Trump per l’attacco in Iran e con le lobby filo-israeliane. Collabora strettamente col collega democratico Ro Khanna su battaglie legate alla trasparenza governativa e alla politica estera. In particolare, da mesi chiedono chiarezza alla Casa Bianca sugli Epstein Files. Ma questa volta Thomas Massie, intervenendo […] L'articolo “Lapo Elkann e Eduardo Teodorani cospiratori di Epstein, dovrebbero essere indagati e processati”: le...
- mycolumbuspower.com14:44first to report
Rep. Thomas Massie took to the House floor and called out several alleged co-conspirators of the late Jeffrey Epstein.
- The Hill17:58
An attorney representing nearly a dozen Epstein survivors isn’t expecting the DOJ to act on the list of names.
- wuky.org20:33
In his final months in the job, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is launching a second effort to force the release of more files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and push for prosecutions.
- The Guardian World22:03
Black called on to comply with subpoenas and appear as required to clarify connections to convicted sex offender More than a dozen survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have called on the billionaire Leon Black to appear before the House oversight committee in order to clarify his connections to the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender. In a letter released on Wednesday, the survivors urged Black to comply with congressional subpoenas ahead of Thursday’s deposition before the...
Thu, 3 September 2026
18 reports- Bloomberg Politics12:24edited after publishing
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Leon Black Sues House Committee to Block Epstein SubpoenasBillionaire Leon Black failed to appear Thursday morning before the House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein and instead filed a lawsuit seeking to block subpoenas for his testimony and documents related to women in Epstein’s orbit.
- Google News - Top Stories13:05
Leon Black sues House Oversight over Epstein probe subpoenas, won't appear Thursday CNBC Billionaire Leon Black skips Epstein deposition and sues House committee over subpoenas PBS Leon Black defies House Oversight Committee, sues Congress amid Epstein investigation Politico Billionaire Leon Black challenges House subpoena for Epstein testimony The Hill Leon Black sues House panel for subpoenaing him to turn over alleged Epstein-related NDAs MS NOW
- The Guardian World14:08edited after publishing
Billionaire financier, who previously walked out of a deposition, instead launches lawsuit against the committee The billionaire financier Leon Black did not appear on Thursday in front of the House oversight committee for a scheduled deposition about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein , and has instead launched a lawsuit against the committee arguing that it does not have the authority to compel him to turn over non-disclosure agreements. Black was a top Epstein client over several years, and the...
- The Hill14:11
Private equity investor Leon Black filed a lawsuit Thursday to stave off subpoenas demanding he testify and hand over documents as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Black was slated to appear the same day for a deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to answer questions about his ties to...
- PBS NewsHour15:04
Black refused to appear for a sworn deposition before Congress on Thursday and instead sued the House Oversight Committee, asking a federal court to block subpoenas issued as part of its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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- newsday.com3 Sept, 13:24their copy
- nbcsandiego.com3 Sept, 16:58their copy
- Al Jazeera English15:48
Lawyer accuses House panel investigating sex offender of 'fishing expedition' as lawmaker calls for contempt charges.
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:08
BLACK je godinama bio jedan od najvažnijih Epsteinovih klijenata, a odbor istražuje njihov odnos, kao i postojanje ugovora o povjerljivosti (NDA) kojih je Black stranka.
- theadvocate.com.au17:00
Leon Black has sued the US House Oversight Committee over its Jeffrey Epstein investigation, arguing its subpoenas exceed...
- ABC News (Australia)17:19
The billionaire investor instead files a lawsuit challenging the subpoenas from the US congressional committee, which is looking into Jeffrey Epstein's links to the rich and powerful.
- BBC News World18:14
The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements, "invalid".
- zerohedge.com21:20
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- iheart.com21:34
Billionaire Leon Black skipped a House Oversight Committee deposition on Thursday, filing a lawsuit against the committee instead. The committee is probing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Black denies wrongdoing and claims the subpoenas overreach. The committee may consider contempt charges again...
- iheart.com21:34
Billionaire Leon Black skipped a House Oversight Committee deposition on Thursday, filing a lawsuit against the committee instead. The committee is probing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Black denies wrongdoing and claims the subpoenas overreach. The committee may consider contempt charges again...
- iheart.com21:34
Billionaire Leon Black skipped a House Oversight Committee deposition on Thursday, filing a lawsuit against the committee instead. The committee is probing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Black denies wrongdoing and claims the subpoenas overreach. The committee may consider contempt charges again...
- iheart.com21:34
Billionaire Leon Black skipped a House Oversight Committee deposition on Thursday, filing a lawsuit against the committee instead. The committee is probing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Black denies wrongdoing and claims the subpoenas overreach. The committee may consider contempt charges again...
- iheart.com21:34
Billionaire Leon Black skipped a House Oversight Committee deposition on Thursday, filing a lawsuit against the committee instead. The committee is probing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Black denies wrongdoing and claims the subpoenas overreach. The committee may consider contempt charges again...
- iheart.com21:34
Billionaire Leon Black skipped a House Oversight Committee deposition on Thursday, filing a lawsuit against the committee instead. The committee is probing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Black denies wrongdoing and claims the subpoenas overreach. The committee may consider contempt charges again...
- NPR News22:19
The billionaire investor is under two subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee. But in his lawsuit, Black says the panel doesn't have the authority to compel him to share nondisclosure agreements.
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- prairiepublic.org3 Sept, 22:19their copy
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- kmuw.org3 Sept, 22:19their copy
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- mynews4.com14:52
Law enforcement agencies in Europe that have been conducting investigations into those allegedly connected to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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- foxreno.com9 Sept, 14:52their copy
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- 13wham.com9 Sept, 14:52their copy
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- vanityfair.com21:10
William Cohan’s new book on the Wall Street billionaire, Money to Burn, traces Black’s rise and fall—and sparked a dispute with the New York Times journalists who have reported on the $158 million that Black gave to Epstein. At a 92nd Street Y discussion conducted by the Times’ Andrew Ross Sorkin, Cohan said he doesn’t expect to ever know the truth about the relationship between the two men.
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics00:27
The House Oversight Committee took a step toward holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he declined to comply with House subpoenas over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Tue, 15 September 2026
4 reports- Bloomberg Politics21:32
The House committee investigating disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein voted to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress Tuesday after he defied subpoenas for testimony and documents related to women in Epstein’s orbit.
- The Hill21:50
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday in a unanimous bipartisan vote held Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for the deposition related to his ties to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers have sought to question Black, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, about payments he made to Epstein totaling millions...
- The Guardian World21:50House committee recommends Leon Black be held in contempt of Congress over Epstein inquiry subpoenas
Financier refused to comply with subpoenas seeking his testimony for the investigation into the late sex offender The House oversight committee voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend that the House of Representatives hold Leon Black, the billionaire financier, in contempt of Congress, after he refused to comply with subpoenas seeking his testimony and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) sought by the panel as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein . Black contends the subpoenas are...
- Google News - Top Stories21:51House committee recommends Leon Black be held in contempt of Congress over Epstein inquiry subpoenas
House committee recommends Leon Black be held in contempt of Congress over Epstein inquiry subpoenas The Guardian House Oversight recommends holding Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoena standoff CNBC House panel recommends Leon Black be held in contempt for stonewalling Epstein investigation politico.com House Oversight votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein deposition The Hill House panel votes to hold Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt NBC News
Wed, 16 September 2026
10 reports- businessinsider.com00:00
The House voted to hold Leon Black in criminal contempt of Congress after he refused to comply with a subpoena requiring him to turn over NDAs.
- Bloomberg Politics18:40edited after publishing
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Billionaire Leon Black Referred by House to DOJ for ContemptThe US House voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with two subpoenas issued in a committee’s investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Google News - Top Stories18:41
House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein subpoenas defiance CNBC US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt on Congress bbc.com House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation Los Angeles Times House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas refusal The Guardian House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe subpoena The Washington Post
- cbsnews.com19:02
The committee accused Black of defying subpoenas as part of its investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
- PBS NewsHour19:12
The House approved a resolution Wednesday holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress, referring the matter to the Department of Justice after he defied the Oversight Committee's subpoenas in its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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- clickondetroit.com16 Sept, 18:55their copy
- The Hill20:01
The House swiftly approved a motion to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for a deposition on his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, passing the referral to the Justice Department through unanimous consent. The House Oversight Committee unanimously agreed to hold Black in contempt...
- yahoo.com21:03
Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.
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- BBC News World16 Sept, 19:19their copy
- NPR News21:12
The House of Representatives has held billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to provide additional information on his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- NPR News21:12edited after publishing
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House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of CongressBillionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue criminal charges.
- Channel News Asia21:57
Thu, 17 September 2026
2 reports- Le Figaro (France)02:00
Le cofondateur du géant de l’investissement Apollo Global Management figurait parmi les plus importants clients du criminel sexuel.
- South China Morning Post03:48
The US House of Representatives held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for defying subpoenas issued in its investigation into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent, without a recorded vote, a day after the House Oversight Committee unanimously recommended the action. The matter will now be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges. “No one is above the law. Leon...