Chairman James Comer issued two subpoenas requiring Leon Black to appear before the House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Black refused to answer certain questions during closed-door testimony and left the session, describing the proceedings as a political stunt. CBS News and Forbes reported the events based on committee actions and Black's statements.
“Billionaire Leon Black subpoenaed to return to House Epstein committee, Comer says”
Read at CBS News →No center sources covered this
“Leon Black Walks Out Of Epstein Interview After Being Subpoenaed, Decries ‘Political Stunt’ - Forbes”
Read at Forbes →Subpoenas target elite impunity in Epstein's network and highlight wealth obstructing accountability for harms to vulnerable individuals.
“Systemic power imbalances and need for structural transparency reforms”
Republican oversight compels testimony from figures tied to Epstein and Democratic donor networks after years of limited disclosure.
“Elite favoritism and value of sustained congressional pressure”
Subpoenas represent state coercion of private citizens without clear new criminal conduct, prioritizing due process over broad mandates.
“Risks of congressional overreach and selective scrutiny”
All views assume evasion without evidence on question scope, privileges, or procedural history, overlooking closed-door limits and prior investigative shortfalls.
“Premature conclusions on legitimacy absent verifiable details”
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