Federal Judge Excludes Monica Lewinsky Evidence from Paula Jones Lawsuit

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A federal judge in the United States has issued a ruling that excludes all evidence related to Monica Lewinsky from a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by Paula Jones against President Bill Clinton. The decision, made by US District Judge Susan Webber Wright, comes after Whitewater special prosecutor Kenneth Starr requested a halt on pre-trial evidence gathering in the Jones case. While Judge Wright declined to stop the pre-trial gathering entirely, she specifically ruled out any evidence related to Clinton's alleged affair with Lewinsky, a former White House intern. The ruling is seen as a significant victory for President Clinton, as it keeps the case on track to begin with jury selection in late May.

Key Takeaways:

  • US District Judge Susan Webber Wright issued a ruling excluding all evidence related to Monica Lewinsky from the Paula Jones lawsuit against President Bill Clinton.
  • The decision was made after Whitewater special prosecutor Kenneth Starr requested a halt on pre-trial evidence gathering in the Jones case.
  • Judge Wright's ruling specifically stated that any evidence concerning Monica Lewinsky is to be excluded from the trial.
  • President Clinton's lawyers have welcomed the ruling, as it helps keep the case on track for jury selection in late May.
  • Paula Jones' lawyers plan to appeal the decision, citing that it is "clearly erroneous" and represents an abuse of discretion.
  • The lawsuit alleges that President Clinton exposed himself and asked Jones for oral sex in a Little Rock hotel room in 1991.

Statistics:

  • The Paula Jones lawsuit against President Bill Clinton was filed in 1994.
  • The case is set to begin with jury selection in late May.
  • The lawsuit alleges that President Clinton's alleged affair with Monica Lewinsky is relevant to the case.
  • The ruling by Judge Wright has been appealed by Paula Jones' lawyers.

Sources:

  • Reuters: A federal judge yesterday excluded all evidence relating to Monica Lewinsky from Paula Jones's sexual harassment lawsuit against US President Bill Clinton.
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