Clintons Will Testify for Epstein Investigation Later This Month, Ending Contempt Threat

The husband and wife initially refused to appear in person and faced a potential contempt vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Clintons Will Testify for Epstein Investigation Later This Month, Ending Contempt Threat
Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton (L) and former President Bill Clinton arrive on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 2017. Win McNamee/Getty Images
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Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will appear later this month for transcribed, filmed depositions as part of the House Oversight Committee investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the committee chair announced on Feb. 3.

After initially refusing to give in-person testimony and facing a potential contempt vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, the husband and wife agreed to appear for questioning in Congress.
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