US EditionHouse Committee Votes to Hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in Contempt
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee voted to advance contempt resolutions against the Clintons for defying subpoenas in the Epstein probe, with bipartisan support from some Democrats.
- Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee voted 34 to 8 to hold former President Bill Clinton and 28 to 15 to hold former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt.
- After five months of negotiations, House Oversight Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said `I have rejected the Clintons' ridiculous offer` and cited their refusal to comply as substantial interference.
- Legal experts warn Contempt of Congress is a misdemeanor charge with up to 12 months in jail and a $100,000 fine, and Former U.S. Attorney John Fishwick said the ramifications are serious.
- If the full House of Representatives approves, the measures would be referred to the Justice Department for possible criminal prosecution and require a simple majority where Republicans hold 218 seats.
- Democrats criticized Comer for seeking testimony while the Department of Justice runs behind on releasing Epstein case files, and Comer announced Ghislaine Maxwell is scheduled for a February 9 deposition.
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Klar: The Clinton Conundrum: Bill and Hillary defy Congress at what cost?
Will they face criminal proceedings? Hillary Clinton (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) by John Klar Hillary Clinton defied a congressional subpoena on January 14 when she refused to appear before the House Oversight Committee to testify in its Jeffrey Epstein probe. The loud chorus of Americans demanding an investigation of Epstein’s activities has been notably bipartisan, yet the Clintons claim the effort to solicit their testimony is a partis…
Congress accuses the Clintons of disrespect. They refused to testify in the Epstein case. A vote on the transfer to the Department of Justice is pending. An analysis.
Congressional Committee Votes to Hold Bill &Hillary Clinton in Contempt of Congress for Defying Epstein-Related Subpoenas
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. A congressional committee has officially advanced resolutions to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for defying …
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Zero HedgeDemocrats Join Republicans in Voting the Clintons in Contempt of Congress
Yesterday, a curious thing happened in a House Committee. Bill and Hillary Clinton were actually held accountable for flouting the law — at least as a preliminary matter. In the House Oversight Committee, Democrats joined Republicans in approving contempt resolutions against the two political figures after they refused to appear to answer questions about their connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The House panel voted 34-8 to advance the resolution o…
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