Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal: Key Players Navigate Complex Case

In a day filled with testimonies and denials, key players in the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal remained at the center of the ongoing investigation. Vernon Jordan, a close friend of President Clinton, testified for a second day, reiterating his role in helping Monica Lewinsky find employment in New York. Meanwhile, Lewinsky's attorney, William K. Ginsburg, met with federal judge Norma Holloway Johnson and prosecutor Kenneth Starr in a closed-door hearing, apparently negotiating the terms of Lewinsky's testimony before a grand jury.

Key Takeaways:

• The closed-door hearing between Lewinsky's attorney, William K. Ginsburg, and federal judge Norma Holloway Johnson was likely about Lewinsky's testimony before the grand jury.
• Ginsburg had filed a motion to quash the subpoena for Lewinsky to testify and accused prosecutors of reneging on an agreement to provide her with full immunity from prosecution in exchange for her testimony.
• Judge Johnson has the authority to work out the conditions under which Lewinsky would testify, including granting her limited immunity.
• Starr's interest in Jordan stems from his efforts to assist Lewinsky around the time she was being subpoenaed as a witness in the Paula Jones sexual harassment case.
• Jordan said he helped Lewinsky find employment in New York and took her to a "very competent lawyer" in Washington, but denied encouraging her to lie or offering a quid pro quo for her affidavit.
• Clinton's attorney, Robert S. Bennett, condemned the leaking of Clinton's deposition in the Jones case, even though there was speculation that the leak came from the Clinton camp.
• The deposition revealed Clinton's relationship with Lewinsky, including fondling and oral sex, and admitted exchanging gifts with her.
• Clinton supported Jordan's efforts to help Lewinsky find a job in New York, which he claimed was not at his suggestion.
• Starr's office categorically denied being the source of the leaked deposition story.

Statistics:

• 250 conservative protesters picketed outside the courthouse, criticizing the administration's handling of the case.
• A motion was filed by Lewinsky's attorney to quash the subpoena for her to testify before the grand jury.
• The grand jury is expected to hear testimony from Lewinsky and other key players in the scandal.
• The investigation has been underway since the Paula Jones sexual harassment case became a focal point of the scandal.

Sources:

• "Washington" by The Washington Post, Thursday, [Reference Date Not Provided]
• "Lewinsky lawyers in tense talks with Starr", by The Washington Post, Thursday, [Reference Date Not Provided]
• "Starr's office denies leaking Clinton deposition", by The Washington Post, Thursday, [Reference Date Not Provided]