Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
Billionaire investor Leon Black walked out of a congressional hearing investigating his ties to Jeffrey Epstein after being questioned about non-disclosure agreements. Black, who previously testified voluntarily, left the session following comments from his legal team.
Why it matters
The hearing highlights ongoing efforts by US lawmakers to uncover the extent of Epstein's influence and the potential use of NDAs to conceal illicit activities among high-profile figures.
Image source, Getty Images By Sareen Habeshian Published 27 June 2026, 04:00 BST Updated 04:07 BST Billionaire investor Leon Black walked out of a closed-door hearing with the congressional committee investigating late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after refusing to answer questions on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), say lawmakers.
The article reports on the event using neutral language, citing both the committee's questions and the subject's legal team's actions without editorializing.
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