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Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein probe hearing, refuses to answer NDA questions as Congress issues subpoenas
Billionaire Leon Black is in the headlines after facing the congressional committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files and now, infamously storming out of the closed-door hearing. The House of Representatives Oversight Committee served the investor with two subpoenas to reveal information about nondisclosure agreements with the high-profile offender Epstein and his victims. He appeared before...
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The Japan Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Gates told Congress Epstein considered blackmailing him
In closed-door testimony this month, Gates disputed details that Epstein recorded in emails to himself regarding the Microsoft co-founder's extramarital affairs.
MS NOW
· Jun 26, 2026
Comer subpoenas Leon Black, says he dodged questions about women tied to Epstein
House members wanted to ask whether Black signed secrecy deals with the women. The billionaire investor told lawmakers he knew nothing of Epstein’s crimes. The post Comer subpoenas Leon Black, says he dodged questions about women tied to Epstein appeared first on MS NOW.
EL PAÍS
· Jul 4, 2026
Ro Khanna, the Democrat Musk wants behind bars: ‘Money has hijacked politics in the US’
The Silicon Valley congressman is leading the push to release the Epstein files and does not rule out a 2028 presidential bid. ‘They are not going to silence me,’ he warns
UPI
· Jun 26, 2026
Leon Black testifies to Congress about Epstein files
Leon Black testifies to Congress about Epstein files
South China Morning Post
· Jun 26, 2026
US billionaire Leon Black defends US$158 million paid to Epstein
Billionaire investor Leon Black said on Friday that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a years-long relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier US158 million, but insisted he committed no criminal wrongdoing as he appeared before the House Oversight Committee. Black is the 16th person to appear before the committee as part of their broader investigation into the web of wealth and influence around Epstein. Before entering the closed-door deposition, congressman James Comer, the House...
Drudge Retort
· Jun 27, 2026
Leon Black Accused of Stonewalling Congress, Epstein Hearing Ends Abruptly
Billionaire financier Leon Black's testimony before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein ended abruptly on Friday morning after members from both parties said Black refused to answer questions about non-disclosure agreements.
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Related coverage for "Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein probe hearing, refuses to answer NDA questions as Congress issues subpoenas": The Japan Times — Gates told Congress Epstein considered blackmailing him . MS NOW — Comer subpoenas Leon Black, says he dodged questions about women tied to Epstein. EL PAÍS — Ro Khanna, the Democrat Musk wants behind bars: ‘Money has hijacked politics in the US’. UPI — Leon Black testifies to Congress about Epstein files. South China Morning Post — US billionaire Leon Black defends US$158 million paid to Epstein. Drudge Retort — Leon Black Accused of Stonewalling Congress, Epstein Hearing Ends Abruptly