Former US president Bill Clinton is set to face questioning by a congressional panel following new disclosures related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry comes as part of a broader review by the US House Oversight Committee into Epstein’s network and associations.
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Clinton’s name appears multiple times in recently released documents from the Justice Department. However, his representatives have emphasized that inclusion in the files does not indicate wrongdoing, and he has not been formally accused of any crime. Clinton has maintained that he severed ties with Epstein well before Epstein’s 2008 conviction on sex-related charges.
The questioning follows testimony from former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who also denied any involvement and urged lawmakers to pursue broader transparency. She called for current President Donald Trump to testify as well, citing his own past interactions with Epstein.
Epstein, who was known for his connections to prominent political and business figures, was convicted in 2008 and later arrested again in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges. He died in a New York jail the same year while awaiting trial, with authorities ruling his death a suicide.
Newly released images and records show Clinton attending social gatherings and traveling on Epstein’s private aircraft during the early 2000s. Clinton has acknowledged these interactions but denied visiting Epstein’s private island or engaging in any illegal activity.
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The closed-door depositions have drawn significant public and media attention, with lawmakers seeking to clarify the extent of Epstein’s relationships with influential figures. Clinton’s testimony is expected to address longstanding questions while highlighting political divisions surrounding the investigation and its broader implications.