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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 happened Billionaire 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 split CBS 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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CBS NewsNews report · Jul 17, 11:38 PM

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.

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PBS NewsHourNews report · Jul 17, 10:44 PM

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...

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Jul 17, 10:44 PM: PBS NewsHour joined the source map.

Jul 17, 11:38 PM: CBS News joined the source map.

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