Leon Black skips Epstein deposition and sues House panel to block subpoenas

Entities and roles

• Jeffrey EpsteinSubject of congressional inquiry
• Leon BlackSubpoena recipient and plaintiff

Claims and evidence

1. factreported

   NPR reported that Leon Black did not appear for his September 3, 2026 deposition and sued the House Oversight Committee and its chairman to block subpoenas. Black argued the demands exceeded a legitimate legislative purpose and sought private nondisclosure agreements; committee leaders discussed contempt.

   • NPR via WRKF: Leon Black defies subpoena to testify in Epstein inquiry and sues House panelOpening paragraphs and description of lawsuit