Summary
Bill and Hillary Clinton have refused a subpoena from a U.S. House committee to testify in an investigation about Jeffrey Epstein. They argue the subpoena is politically motivated, while the committee's chair, Representative James Comer, says they are not accused of wrongdoing but have questions. The Clintons suggest they have already given all relevant information, and Congress may pursue contempt charges against them.
Key Facts
- Bill and Hillary Clinton declined a congressional subpoena linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
- Representative James Comer, who leads the committee, plans to begin contempt proceedings against the Clintons.
- The Clintons claim the subpoena is intended to harass them and favor political opponents.
- Comer stated that the Clintons are not being accused of any crime but the committee has questions.
- The Clintons argued they have already shared all relevant information about Epstein with the committee.
- Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking and conspiracy charges.
- Congress previously enacted a law for the release of Epstein investigation files, but only a small part has been released.
