Clinton Aide Lindsey Testifies Before Grand Jury

Strategic Insights -

Bruce Lindsey, a longtime confidant and adviser to President Bill Clinton, testified before a grand jury in the Monica Lewinsky investigation on Wednesday. The testimony came as it emerged that Lindsey may have urged a key witness, Linda Tripp, to contact Clinton's private lawyer, Robert Bennett, last summer. This is significant because Tripp had secretly taped conversations with Lewinsky, which led to the allegations of a presidential affair and cover-up. Lindsey's conversations with Tripp are also relevant as they may have influenced her testimony about a previous encounter between Clinton and Kathleen Willey, a woman who alleged that Clinton kissed and fondled her in the Oval Office.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lindsey testified before the grand jury for over five hours, appearing alongside his private lawyer, William Murphy, and Deputy White House counsel Cheryl Mills.
  • Lindsey spoke with Linda Tripp at least twice last summer, urging her to contact Robert Bennett, Clinton's private lawyer.
  • Tripp's lawyer advised her not to go see Bennett, and she did not follow up on the suggestion.
  • The conversations between Lindsey and Tripp are significant because they may have influenced Tripp's testimony about Kathleen Willey's encounter with Clinton.
  • Willey is expected to be a grand jury witness in the investigation, and her lawyer has declined to comment.
  • Lindsey indicated that he would return to testify again today.

Statistics:

  • Lindsey testified before the grand jury for more than five hours.
  • The grand jury testimony of Marcia Lewis, Lewinsky's mother, was postponed due to her emotional distress.
  • Lewis has been under subpoena and was excused from testifying on Wednesday.
  • Clinton's lawyers have until March 3 to respond to Jones' lawsuit against the president.
  • Jones' lawyers have amassed significant evidence to prove her sexual harassment claim against Clinton.

Sources:

  • "Clinton Aide Lindsey Stirring New Questions" by Pete Yost, The Associated Press, without date.
  • "Lindsey Testifies Before Grand Jury" by The Associated Press, without date.
  • "Clinton's Lawyers Say Lawsuit is 'Veneer-Thin'" by The Associated Press, without date.