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Congresswoman Jayapal Responds To Allegations Of Bias In Report

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., speaks during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal recently addressed the issue of the use of the word 'exonerate' in relation to the 345-page report by Robert Herr. The Congresswoman clarified that the report did not find sufficient evidence to prosecute President Biden on any of the charges investigated, thus absolving him of blame, which aligns with the common definition of 'exonerate.'

She criticized Herr's attempt to create a distinction without a difference by using the term 'exoneration' in a legal context. Jayapal emphasized that the report clearly stated the lack of evidence to move forward with any charges against President Biden, indicating a form of exoneration.

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