Clintons to testify in Epstein probe, slam US Congress panel's 'bad faith' tactics
Former US President Bill Clinton's name has appeared in the latest batch of files released by the Department of Justice in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Clinton has firmly denied any wrongdoing and has said he had no knowledge of Epstein's sex crimes. Reports have also noted that he has never been accused by Epstein's survivors.
Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, who served as former Secretary of State in the Obama administration, have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The decision was confirmed on Monday by Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena, who accused the committee of acting in bad faith even as he said the Clintons would comply.
"They negotiated in good faith. You did not," Angel Urena said in a post on X. "They told you under oath what they know, but you don’t care. But the former President and former Secretary of State will be there. They look forward to setting a precedent that applies to everyone."
Bill Clinton's name appears in the latest batch of files released by the Department of Justice in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Clinton has firmly denied any wrongdoing and has said he had no knowledge of Epstein’s sex crimes. Reports have also noted that he has never been accused by Epstein’s survivors.
The Epstein scandal continues to loom over Washington, drawing in powerful political figures and fuelling sharp partisan disputes. Neither Clinton nor President Donald Trump has been charged with any crime related to Epstein’s activities.
The decision could head off a planned vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives to hold the two prominent Democrats in contempt, which could lead to criminal charges.
The House Oversight Committee recommended last week that they be held in contempt for refusing to testify about their relationship with Epstein. The Clintons had offered to cooperate with the panel but had refused to appear in person, saying the investigation was a partisan exercise aimed at protecting Republican President Donald Trump.
Republicans have pointed to the Clintons’ past links to Epstein, including Bill Clinton’s use of his private jet in the early 2000s, to argue that the couple should be questioned in person under oath.
The Clintons submitted sworn written statements outlining what they knew about Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.
Last week, the Justice Department released more than three million documents, photographs and videos, describing them as the final set of files linked to the Epstein investigation.
Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, who served as former Secretary of State in the Obama administration, have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The decision was confirmed on Monday by Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena, who accused the committee of acting in bad faith even as he said the Clintons would comply.
"They negotiated in good faith. You did not," Angel Urena said in a post on X. "They told you under oath what they know, but you don’t care. But the former President and former Secretary of State will be there. They look forward to setting a precedent that applies to everyone."
Bill Clinton's name appears in the latest batch of files released by the Department of Justice in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Clinton has firmly denied any wrongdoing and has said he had no knowledge of Epstein’s sex crimes. Reports have also noted that he has never been accused by Epstein’s survivors.
The Epstein scandal continues to loom over Washington, drawing in powerful political figures and fuelling sharp partisan disputes. Neither Clinton nor President Donald Trump has been charged with any crime related to Epstein’s activities.
The decision could head off a planned vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives to hold the two prominent Democrats in contempt, which could lead to criminal charges.
The House Oversight Committee recommended last week that they be held in contempt for refusing to testify about their relationship with Epstein. The Clintons had offered to cooperate with the panel but had refused to appear in person, saying the investigation was a partisan exercise aimed at protecting Republican President Donald Trump.
Republicans have pointed to the Clintons’ past links to Epstein, including Bill Clinton’s use of his private jet in the early 2000s, to argue that the couple should be questioned in person under oath.
The Clintons submitted sworn written statements outlining what they knew about Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.
Last week, the Justice Department released more than three million documents, photographs and videos, describing them as the final set of files linked to the Epstein investigation.