Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the Republican‑led House Oversight and Accountability Committee as part of its investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, aides and committee officials said, a development that may forestall a planned contempt of Congress vote.
A spokesman for Bill Clinton, Angel Urena, confirmed in a post on the social media platform X that "the former President and former Secretary of State will be there," adding that they "look forward to setting a precedent that applies to everyone."
The move appears aimed at heading off a scheduled House vote to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress – a rare step that could ultimately lead to criminal charges if referred to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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