Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision follows a lengthy standoff and comes just days before a vote that could hold the couple in criminal contempt for previously refusing to appear before the House Oversight Committee.
Bill Clinton, who has connections with Epstein but has denied any knowledge of his criminal activities, will be testifying for the first time since Gerald Ford in 1983. It is not yet clear when the testimony will happen. However, Clinton's deputy chief of staff, Angel Ureña, confirmed on social media that they look forward to the opportunity to provide information and set an important precedent.
The House Oversight Committee, mainly led by Republicans, previously marked their contempt vote following bipartisan support. The Clintons have expressed concerns that the investigation has become politically motivated rather than focused on the actual facts regarding Epstein and his crimes.
Additionally, the Clintons previously stated they have offered the committee written statements and limited information regarding their knowledge of Epstein.
As the investigation continues, it is hoped that the testimony may shed light on the complex web of associations surrounding Epstein and answer lingering questions about who knew what and when.
Bill Clinton, who has connections with Epstein but has denied any knowledge of his criminal activities, will be testifying for the first time since Gerald Ford in 1983. It is not yet clear when the testimony will happen. However, Clinton's deputy chief of staff, Angel Ureña, confirmed on social media that they look forward to the opportunity to provide information and set an important precedent.
The House Oversight Committee, mainly led by Republicans, previously marked their contempt vote following bipartisan support. The Clintons have expressed concerns that the investigation has become politically motivated rather than focused on the actual facts regarding Epstein and his crimes.
Additionally, the Clintons previously stated they have offered the committee written statements and limited information regarding their knowledge of Epstein.
As the investigation continues, it is hoped that the testimony may shed light on the complex web of associations surrounding Epstein and answer lingering questions about who knew what and when.
