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Rep. James Comer threatened investor Leon Black with contempt charges for blocking the House Epstein investigation. Meanwhile, leaked FBI notes show the DOJ illegally withheld evidence from the defense, and a former CIA officer claims Epstein filmed major politicians in abuse sce
Rep. James Comer threatened investor Leon Black with contempt charges for refusing to cooperate with the House investigation into Epstein's operations. Meanwhile, leaked FBI notes showed the DOJ illegally withheld evidence from the defense in related cases, and a former CIA officer claimed Epstein filmed politicians in compromising situations. The combination suggests the investigation is hitting resistance from multiple directions.
Black's refusal to cooperate is one form of obstruction, but the DOJ withholding evidence is more serious—it's a direct violation of defendants' rights. When law enforcement itself becomes an obstacle to investigating a case, it suggests either negligence or deliberate blockage. The CIA officer's claim about footage of politicians adds another layer: if such material exists, it would explain why investigation and cooperation have been unusually difficult. The house investigation threatening contempt suggests they believe key people are choosing not to talk, and they're trying to force the issue.
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