Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
Billionaire investor Leon Black walked out of a closed-door congressional hearing regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The committee was seeking information on non-disclosure agreements potentially linked to Epstein.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing legislative efforts to uncover the extent of Epstein's financial and social network and the use of NDAs in high-profile cases.
Image source, Getty Images By Sareen Habeshian Published 27 June 2026, 04:00 BST Updated 3 hours ago 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 report focuses on the procedural events of the hearing and the stated goals of the committee without editorializing on Black's guilt or innocence.
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