Comer Threatens Leon Black With Contempt Over Epstein-Linked NDAs
Rep. James Comer warned financier Leon Black in a letter Tuesday, August 18, 2026, that he will face contempt charges unless he turns over Epstein-linked nondisclosure agreements subpoenaed June 26.[1]
Comer said Black has so far produced only a single nondisclosure agreement, even though the subpoena demanded all such deals.[1] The House Oversight Committee has ordered Black to appear for a deposition on September 3, 2026, and said it is prepared to pursue contempt if he refuses.[1]
The June 26 subpoena sought all nondisclosure agreements tied to women linked to Jeffrey Epstein, according to the committee.[1] Comer's letter gave Black a firm warning and set the stage for formal enforcement steps if the committee's document demands are not met.[1]
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- On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Comer sent a letter threatening contempt if Leon Black does not fully comply with a June 26 subpoena for NDAs tied to women linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Comer said Black has so far produced only a single nondisclosure agreement despite the subpoena’s demand for all such deals.
- The House Oversight Committee has ordered Black to appear for a deposition on September 3, 2026, and is prepared to pursue contempt if he refuses.
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