Summary
Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton may face criminal contempt charges for ignoring subpoenas related to a congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The House Oversight Committee voted to refer the Clintons for potential contempt charges, but a full House vote and Justice Department decision are needed to proceed. The Clintons deny wrongdoing and say the demands for their testimony are politically motivated.
Key Facts
- The House Oversight Committee passed resolutions for contempt charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton.
- The resolutions relate to the Clintons not responding to subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
- For contempt charges to proceed, the full House must vote, and the Justice Department must decide on prosecution.
- Penalties for contempt of Congress can include fines up to $100,000 and up to one year in prison.
- The Clintons have consistently denied any wrongdoing linked to Epstein.
- Former Trump advisers Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro were previously convicted of contempt for defying House subpoenas.
- Legal experts suggest any trial against the Clintons could be brief due to a lack of defense.
