Bill Clinton Denies Wrongdoing in Epstein Probe

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton told a House committee that he had no knowledge of crimes committed by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and denied any wrongdoing.

Clinton testified behind closed doors before the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee as part of an ongoing Congressional investigation into Epstein’s associations.

“I Saw Nothing”

In his prepared opening statement, Clinton said he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal activities. He stated that he would not have flown on Epstein’s private plane if he had known about any illegal conduct.

“I know what I did, and more importantly, what I didn’t do. I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong,” Clinton said.

The testimony comes amid renewed scrutiny of public figures who had past associations with Epstein.

Hillary Clinton Also Testified

Earlier, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared before the same committee. She told lawmakers she did not recall ever meeting Epstein and said she had no information to offer regarding his crimes.

According to reports, her session lasted several hours and included questions beyond the Epstein matter.

Republican and Democratic Reactions

The committee is chaired by Representative James Comer, a Republican lawmaker from Kentucky. Comer has said that neither Bill nor Hillary Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing.

However, he indicated that lawmakers would ask about photographs and other materials included in Justice Department files related to Epstein. Those files reportedly contain images and documents from past investigations.

Democrats have criticized the inquiry, describing it as politically motivated. Some Democratic lawmakers argue that former President Donald Trump should also be questioned, noting his past social interactions with Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Authorities have not accused Trump of any criminal wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.

Justice Department Files

Millions of pages of documents linked to Epstein have been released by the U.S. Justice Department. Officials have previously cautioned that some materials may contain unverified or sensational claims.

The department has stated that it will review additional records and release them if appropriate.

Epstein died in jail in 2019 while facing federal sex-trafficking charges. His death was officially ruled a suicide.

Foundation and Other Questions

Lawmakers are also expected to examine questions related to Epstein’s past interactions with charitable organizations linked to the Clintons.

Both Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify near their residence in Chappaqua, New York, after facing the possibility of a congressional contempt action.

The hearings reflect ongoing political debate in Washington over transparency and accountability in the Epstein investigation.

Clinton’s testimony marks one of the most high-profile appearances in the committee’s inquiry so far, as lawmakers continue reviewing documents and questioning individuals connected to Epstein’s past.