Republican Representative James Comer of Kentucky has issued a stern warning to former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, threatening them with contempt charges.
This development comes as part of an ongoing investigation by the House Oversight Committee into their alleged connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a registered sex offender. The committee had initially subpoenaed the Clintons in August, requesting their depositions for October.
However, the Clintons have yet to comply, prompting Comer to set new deadlines for December 17 and 18, with the possibility of early January, to avoid contempt proceedings.
According to the Daily Caller, Comer expressed his frustration in a press release, stating, "It has been more than four months since Bill and Hillary Clinton were subpoenaed to sit for depositions related to our investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwells horrific crimes."
He further criticized the Clintons for their lack of cooperation, noting that they have "delayed, obstructed, and largely ignored the Committee staffs efforts to schedule their testimony." Comer emphasized that failure to comply with the new deadlines would result in the initiation of contempt of Congress proceedings.
The investigation into Epstein's network has drawn attention to numerous high-profile individuals, including President Donald Trump, former President Clinton, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and former Trump administration official Steve Bannon. Epstein, who was arrested in 2019, allegedly committed suicide in his Manhattan jail cell while awaiting trial. Despite his criminal record, Epstein maintained connections with influential figures across various sectors, such as L Brands founder Les Wexner, Prince Andrew, and director Woody Allen.
Democrats have attempted to link President Trump to Epstein, yet Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's most notable victims, did not implicate Trump in her posthumous memoir. Furthermore, attorney Bradley Edwards, who represented several of Epstein's victims, praised Trump for his cooperation. In a 2018 video, Edwards remarked, "[Trump] was very helpful in the information that he gave and gave no indication whatsoever that he was involved in anything untoward whatsoever."
As the House Oversight Committee continues its investigation, the Clintons' response to the subpoenas remains a focal point. The potential contempt charges underscore the committee's determination to hold them accountable, reflecting a broader effort to uncover the extent of Epstein's influence and connections.
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