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House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 26, 2026
· 7 min read
By MJ Lee, Nicky Robertson, Annie Grayer, CNN
(CNN) — House Oversight Chairman James Comer said Friday his committee will issue two subpoenas for billionaire investor Leon Black as part of the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
The dramatic move — in the middle of a closed-door inter...
Key takeaway The dramatic move — in the middle of a closed-door interview with the panel on Capitol Hill — came after Black declined to answer numerous questions about non-disclosure agreements, lawmakers said.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The House Oversight committee's move to subpoena billionaire investor Leon Black has significant implications for El Paso residents who have been following the Jeffrey Epstein case. As the committee seeks to uncover the truth about Epstein's involvement in non-disclosure agreements, El Pasoans may wonder how this investigation could impact local efforts to combat human trafficking and support survivors of abuse. The fact that Black's attorney claims the subpoenas are a "planned political stunt" may raise questions among locals about the motivations behind the investigation and the potential consequences for those involved. Furthermore, the committee's push for depositions and information about NDAs could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future, potentially influencing local law enforcement and advocacy efforts in El Paso. As the investigation unfolds, El Paso residents will be watching to see how the committee's actions impact the community's ongoing efforts to address these critical issues.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? By MJ Lee, Nicky Robertson, Annie Grayer, CNN
(CNN) — House Oversight Chairman James Comer said Friday his committee will issue two subpoenas for billionaire investor Leon Black as part of the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
The dramatic move — in the middle of a closed-door inter...
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