Bill and Hillary Clinton set for Epstein deposition: What to know

"The witnesses in this case, the Clintons will testify under oath, behind closed doors, and respond to questions from committee lawyers and investigators. The session will be recorded and transcribed, and knowingly providing false statements can result in legal consequences."

"No one is accusing the Clintons of any wrongdoing, James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said. We just have a lot of questions. The depositions will take place near the Clintons' house in Chappaqua, rather than on Capitol Hill."

"The agreement to testify follows months of tense exchanges between the Clintons and Representative James Comer, the Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee, after they initially resisted appearing, arguing that the inquiry was politically motivated."

The House Oversight Committee has scheduled depositions with Hillary Clinton on February 26 and Bill Clinton on February 27 as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network of influence and crime. Both depositions will occur in Chappaqua, New York, where the Clintons reside, behind closed doors with testimony recorded and transcribed. The Clintons initially resisted appearing, claiming the inquiry was politically motivated, but agreed after the House threatened a bipartisan contempt vote. Committee Chairman James Comer stated no wrongdoing accusations exist against the Clintons, emphasizing the committee simply has questions. Witnesses testify under oath with legal consequences for false statements.

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