Leon Black skips Epstein deposition and sues House panel to block subpoenas
Reporting and findings
- reported
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
Summary and current status
Black skipped the deposition and sued to block the subpoenas
People and organizations
- Jeffrey EpsteinSubject of congressional inquiry
- Leon BlackSubpoena recipient and plaintiff