House panel votes contempt for Leon Black in Epstein probe; survivors back move

The House oversight committee unanimously voted to recommend contempt for billionaire Leon Black over his refusal to comply with subpoenas in its Epstein investigation, a step that escalates congressional pressure. Black denies wrongdoing and claims ignorance of Epstein's crimes, but the vote signals a hardening stance by lawmakers. The full House vote and any subsequent referral to the DOJ remain uncertain, and the outcome could set a precedent for enforcing congressional subpoenas against high-profile figures.