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Leon Black paid about $20 million to a dozen women, according to congressional investigators' files and notes.

Leon Black's lawyers filed an ethics complaint against Rep. James R. Comer.

Leon Black has repeatedly stated he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse.

The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to Leon Black in June 2026.

A congressional contempt citation serves as an official recommendation for the Justice Department to pursue federal charges.

Leon Black refused to comply with congressional subpoenas and sued the House Oversight committee.

Rep. Robert Garcia stated that Leon Black violated two subpoenas.

Rep. James R. Comer stated that Leon Black is using a lawsuit as cover.

Leon Black's lawyers stated that Rep. Comer's actions regarding the contempt vote were politically motivated and retaliatory.

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously held Leon Black in criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena.

Merriam-Webster added definitions for 'parasocial' and 'Rickroll'.

Merriam-Webster typically adds about 1,000 entries to its dictionary annually.

Merriam-Webster's website states there is no committee, advocacy, or meetings for new word inclusion.

Merriam-Webster defines 'cuffing season' as a time when single people seek short-term partners for colder months.

Merriam-Webster defines 'yacht rock' as a style of soft rock music from the 1970s and 1980s.

Braden Peters is a social media influencer known as Clavicular.

Merriam-Webster states a word is added to the dictionary when many people use it and agree on its meaning.

Merriam-Webster's start traces to 1843 when George and Charles Merriam bought rights to Noah Webster’s 1841 dictionary.

Merriam-Webster President Gregory Barlow said the company did not remove any words in its latest update.

Merriam-Webster is the oldest dictionary publisher in America.