US House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Investigation

A court in New York has reported that Michael Black, a businessman with documented financial connections to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, failed to comply with a subpoena demanding his appearance and the production of relevant documents. The subpoena, issued as part of a broader civil investigation into Epstein’s network of associates, sought records that could illuminate the extent of Black’s dealings with Epstein’s enterprises, including real‑estate transactions and investment partnerships.

U.S. District Judge Miriam Goldman Cohen set a deadline for Black to submit the requested materials, warning that continued non‑compliance could result in contempt sanctions. Prosecutors and civil litigants have indicated that the documents are critical to establishing whether Black knowingly facilitated Epstein’s illicit activities or profited from the arrangement. The case remains open, and authorities have indicated that further legal actions may be pursued if Black does not provide the mandated information.