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House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
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What happenedBillionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
The headline splitCBS News frames it as "House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship". PBS NewsHour frames it as "Leon Black walked out of an Epstein House committee interview. Here's what we know".
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Left / center-leftHouse panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
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House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
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Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
Leon Black walked out of an Epstein House committee interview. Here's what we know
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Billionaire investor Leon Black, who for years paid Jeffrey Epstein for tax and financial advice, is facing scrutiny over his relationship with the late convicted sex offender after walking...
