Clinton Prepares to Face Grand Jury, Admitting Inappropriate Relationship with Lewinsky

President Bill Clinton is ready to admit to an "inappropriate relationship" with White House intern Monica Lewinsky as he testifies before a grand jury, a move that could have far-reaching implications for the President's future. According to his advisers, Clinton has signalled that he will acknowledge a sexual relationship with Lewinsky, a decision that has been met with a mix of emotions within the White House.

Key Takeaways:

• Clinton will likely admit to an "inappropriate relationship" with Lewinsky, a move that could subject him to perjury charges if it contradicts his previous testimony in the Paula Jones lawsuit.
• The President's lawyers expect him to be forced to tell the grand jury that he had sex with Lewinsky, despite his initial denials.
• Clinton's testimony will be a crucial moment in the investigation, with the President facing the possibility of perjury charges if he contradicts his previous statements.
• The President's wife, Hillary, is said to be a key player in the White House's response to the scandal, with her input on how far Clinton will go in admitting to the relationship.
• Clinton allies are concerned about the prospect of physical evidence on a blue cocktail dress owned by Lewinsky, which is said to be stained with presidential semen.
• The President has been preparing for the grand jury testimony by jogging on the South Lawn and engaging in other activities to take his mind off the looming testimony.

Statistics:

• 61/2 months: The length of time that sensational and titillating revelations have been unfolding regarding the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal.
• 1: The number of times Clinton has denied a sexual relationship with Lewinsky in his previous testimony.
• 2: The number of items of physical evidence that Lewinsky has provided, including a blue cocktail dress and taped telephone messages of Clinton's voice.
• 1995-1996: The years during which Clinton and Lewinsky allegedly had a string of sexual encounters.
• 25: The age of Monica Lewinsky at the time of the alleged scandal.
• 1: The first President in history to be grilled under oath before a federal grand jury.

Sources:

• "The New York Times", no date provided
• "The Sydney Morning Herald", no date provided
• "George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley", no date provided