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Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation

Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation

Summary

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have decided not to testify in a congressional investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein. They reject the subpoena from a Republican-led committee as legally invalid. The committee plans to start contempt of Congress actions against them.

Key Facts

  • Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in a congressional investigation.
  • The investigation is related to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier with a controversial history.
  • A Republican-controlled committee issued the subpoena to the Clintons.
  • The Clintons called the subpoena "legally invalid."
  • Republican Representative James Comer chairs the House Oversight Committee.
  • The committee aims to start contempt of Congress proceedings against the Clintons next week.
  • Contempt of Congress is a legal process that can lead to punishment if someone does not cooperate with Congress.

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