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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Bill Clinton set to sit for closed-door testimony into Epstein investigation

  • Former president Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein on Friday – one day after his wife sat before the same committee.
  • Clinton has publicly dismissed the ordeal as “pure politics” and accused the committee of being a “kangaroo court.”
  • The 42nd president had a social and professional relationship with Epstein – and photos of the pair emerged in the Epstein files – but he has denied wrongdoing and has not been formally charged with any crime connected to the deceased sex offender.
  • The two-term Democratic president is expected to answer questions from lawmakers under oath and behind closed doors in Chappaqua, New York.
  • Hillary Clinton’s testimony lasted for six hours on Thursday, and she stated that she had “no idea” about Epstein’s crimes and that she was being used to distract and cover up President Donald Trump’s actions.

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