Epstein Probe Triggers New Legal Battle With the Clintons

Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are refusing to comply with a subpoena from a House of Representatives committee investigating the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In a letter sent to the committee, the Clintons said the subpoena is legally invalid and accused Republican lawmakers of using the investigation to target political opponents rather than uncover new facts.

The committee is chaired by Republican Representative James Comer, who says he wants the Clintons to appear in person as part of a broader probe into Epstein’s network and the government’s handling of related records.

The Clintons counter that they have already provided all the information they possess and that forcing them to testify publicly would serve only to harass and embarrass them.

Comer has said he plans to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against the Clintons. If those proceedings advance and are approved by a full vote of the House, the case could eventually be referred to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution.

The dispute comes as the Justice Department continues to release files related to Epstein, following a law passed by Congress last year requiring greater transparency.

Critics from both parties have accused the department of releasing records in a selective way that could shape political narratives rather than provide a full accounting of Epstein’s connections.