On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee voted unanimously to hold Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, in contempt of Congress. The vote follows Black’s refusal to appear for a deposition and his failure to provide documents, including nondisclosure agreements, requested by the committee as part of its ongoing investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Lawmakers are seeking to examine millions of dollars in payments Black made to Epstein. While the committee maintains that the subpoenas are legally binding and require full compliance, Black has challenged the validity of these requests. According to The Guardian, Black is currently suing to block the subpoenas, arguing that they are invalid. Representative James Comer, the committee chair, emphasized the legal weight of the requests during the proceedings, stating that subpoenas are not suggestions and carry the force of law.

Sources agree on the core facts: the committee voted unanimously, the action is related to the Epstein investigation, and Black has resisted the committee's demands. However, the outlets differ in their focus regarding the legal battle. The Hill focuses primarily on the failure to appear for a deposition, while The Guardian highlights Black’s active lawsuit against the committee and his specific refusal to turn over nondisclosure agreements.