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House Oversight Committee plans contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton after he refused a subpoena to testify about ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with prosecution possible if the House approves.
- On Tuesday, former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton declined to testify about Jeffrey Epstein, challenging Representative James R. Comer, chair of the committee, to compel their testimony.
- Framing their refusal as principled, they said `Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country, its principles and its people, no matter the consequences.`
- Representative James R. Comer, who chairs the committee, has been vocal in seeking testimony from high-profile individuals as part of the congressional inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's conduct before his 2019 death.
- Comer set deposition deadlines for Tuesday and Wednesday, and warned of contempt proceedings if Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton do not appear, while observers say the clash may politicize the Epstein probe.
- Broader questions about transparency include critics faulting the U.S. Department of Justice for delays releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, while observers say Representative James R. Comer uses high-profile figures to deflect scrutiny from Donald Trump.
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GOP Lawmakers Initiate Contempt of Congress Proceedings Against Bill Clinton: Comer
House Oversight Chairman James Comer on Tuesday announced lawmakers will initiate contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill Clinton after he defied a subpoena to testify in the Epstein investigation. Former President Bill Clinton was scheduled to appear for a closed-door deposition on Tuesday. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was set to appear for a closed-door deposition on Wednesday. Bill Clinton was a no-show on Tuesday. The Clin…
Clintons face arrest after snubbing order to testify in Epstein...
Couple insist Trump administration is 'trying to punish' them for political reasons Bill and Hillary Clinton are facing the possibility of arrest after refusing to testify before Congress about Jeffrey Epstein. The couple were ordered to give depositions to the Republican-led house oversight committee regarding the former president's relationship with the paedophile on Aug 5. However, the couple made it clear they had no plans to appear on Capit…
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Los Clinton se niegan a testificar en la investigación del Congreso sobre Epstein pese a la amenaza de desacato
Por Annie Grayer, CNN Bill y Hillary Clinton se negaron a testificar este martes en el Capitolio ante la Comisión de Supervisión de la Cámara de Representantes en el marco de la investigación sobre Jeffrey Epstein, pese a la amenaza de legisladores de declararlos en desacato. “Usted dirá que no es nuestra decisión. Pero ya la tomamos. Ahora le toca tomar la suya”, escribieron los Clinton en lo que parece ser un desafío al presidente republicano …
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