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A congressional committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein voted to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear for a scheduled deposition. The committee's action puts the matter in the hands of the Department of Justice, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges against Black for his noncompliance. The contempt vote marks an escalation in the congressional probe into Epstein's associates and network, as lawmakers seek testimony from high-profile figures connected to the case.