Leon Black sues to block House subpoena in Epstein probe

Private equity investor Leon Black filed a federal lawsuit to prevent the House Oversight Committee from compelling his testimony and document production in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Black argues the subpoenas lack legal authority and would expose private information of unrelated women. The committee chair says the deposition will proceed with an empty chair.

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The lawsuit, filed in Washington's federal district court, centers on Black's contention that the Oversight Committee overstepped its constitutional authority. Black maintains he has already cooperated with several document requests and that the subpoenas demand materials beyond the committee's legitimate investigative scope. His legal team characterizes the situation as a forced choice between surrendering confidential records or facing contempt proceedings.

The dispute stems from Black's June appearance, when he walked out mid-interview, prompting same-day subpoenas. Committee chair James Comer insists Black's testimony is essential, noting the investor was a fee-paying client of Epstein's and holds multiple nondisclosure agreements. Black counters that the payments, totaling millions