Clintons Will Testify for Epstein Investigation Later This Month, Ending Contempt Threat

Former President Bill Clinton and former secretary of State Hillary clinton will give transcribed, filmed depositions as part of the House Oversight Committee’s inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein, the committee announced on February 3. The Clintons had previously refused in-person testimony and faced a potential contempt vote, but they have now agreed to appear for questioning in Congress. Here’s a concise recap of that progress:

– the House Oversight Committee announced that former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will participate in transcribed, filmed depositions as part of its Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

– They had previously refused in-person testimony and faced a potential contempt vote, but now have agreed to appear for questioning in Congress.

What this means:

– The depositions will be sworn and recorded on video, with transcripts produced.

– They’re a compelled form of testimony, but conducted as a deposition rather than live, in-person hearings.

– If the committee moves forward with the deposition, the prospect of a contempt vote related to non-compliance is effectively reduced.

– The proceedings could touch on Clinton family ties to Epstein, travel, donations, or other interactions, depending on the committee’s questions.

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