Leon Black sues House Oversight to block subpoenas in Epstein probe

Billionaire Leon Black has sued the House Oversight Committee to block two subpoenas seeking his non-disclosure agreements and related materials tied to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, arguing the subpoenas exceed the panel’s authority and lack a legitimate legislative purpose. The committee says the deposition will proceed and accuses Black of hiding behind litigation while pressing questions about NDAs and Epstein-related dealings. Democrats on the panel emphasize that Black funded Epstein and should be held in contempt for defying subpoenas and a June deposition. They say the investigation seeks accountability for how Epstein’s network operated. Black’s lawyers frame the subpoenas as a privacy breach for third parties and a fishing expedition that oversteps Congressional authority, potentially exposing women connected to Epstein to scrutiny. The dispute has escalated into a federal lawsuit in Washington, with the committee planning escalation if Black continues to defy orders, highlighting the broader probe into Epstein’s influence.