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Ex-US President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton to testify in Epstein probe

Ex-US President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton to testify in Epstein probe

Summary

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a congressional investigation related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. They initially refused to appear, which led to a threat of being held in contempt by the House of Representatives. Their agreement to testify may prevent criminal charges for not complying with subpoenas.

Key Facts

  • Bill Clinton is a former U.S. president; Hillary Clinton ran for president in 2016.
  • They will testify in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in 2019.
  • This decision might stop a contempt vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives.
  • They were accused of not following subpoenas by refusing to testify in person.
  • Republicans and Democrats are divided over the investigation's purpose.
  • Bill Clinton flew on Epstein's plane several times after he left office.
  • Hillary Clinton said she had no significant contact with Epstein.
  • The Epstein case also affects figures in the UK, such as ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson.
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