VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-09-03
“The Committee is on a fishing expedition that oversteps its authority and completely ignores its responsibility. This is no longer about finding the truth about Epstein. It is about trying to destroy Mr Black. We were left with no choice but to file this lawsuit in response to an abuse of Congressional power.”
Black's lawyers · said 2026-09-03 · reported 2026-09-03
Black's lawyers issued a statement announcing a lawsuit against the House oversight committee to block enforcement of its subpoenas.
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