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Republican Lawmaker Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Bill Clinton

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer declares intent to pursue contempt charges against former President Bill Clinton following absence from Epstein investigation testimony.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Republican Lawmaker Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Bill Clinton
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In brief

In a significant political move, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has announced plans to initiate contempt-of-Congress proceedings against former President Bill Clinton. This action follows Clinton's failure to appear for a scheduled testimony related to the investigation of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The committee also issued subpoenas to Hillary Clinton, prompting potential actions if she does not comply.

A Republican lawmaker is vowing to begin contempt-of-Congress proceedings against former President Bill Clinton after he failed to show up on Tuesday to testify before a committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer told reporters that he will start proceedings against Clinton next week, and could do the same against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton if she fails to answer questions.

The committee had issued subpoenas for both Clintons to testify about the late convicted sex offender.

Lawyers for the Clintons called the subpoenas unenforceable, and said they had already provided the limited information they had about Epstein.

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