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Monica Lewinsky to Provide Handwriting Sample, Fingerprints to FBI

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Monica Lewinsky is scheduled to appear at the FBI field office in Los Angeles this week to provide a handwriting sample and fingerprints as part of the independent counsel's investigation into her alleged affair with President Clinton. Lewinsky, a former White House intern, will also provide voice samples, despite reports that her attorneys had stipulated that the voice on the tapes recorded by Linda Tripp was indeed hers. The investigation aims to corroborate Tripp's testimony, which includes details of Lewinsky's relationship with Clinton.

Key Takeaways:

  • Monica Lewinsky is scheduled to appear at the FBI field office in Los Angeles to provide a handwriting sample, fingerprints, and voice samples.
  • Lewinsky's attorneys had stipulated that the voice on the tapes recorded by Linda Tripp was hers, but she will still provide the voice samples as requested.
  • The investigation aims to corroborate Tripp's testimony, which includes details of Lewinsky's relationship with President Clinton.
  • Lewinsky has been in Los Angeles for many weeks, staying with her father, Bernard.
  • Legal analysts believe the subpoena of evidence is a strong indication that independent counsel Kenneth Starr is coming closer to indicting Lewinsky.
  • Starr and Lewinsky's attorneys have reached a stalemate on what testimony she would give if forced to appear before the grand jury.

Statistics:

  • Lewinsky is scheduled to appear at the FBI field office in Los Angeles this week, with no exact time specified.
  • The investigation has been ongoing for several weeks, with Lewinsky staying in Los Angeles with her father.
  • Independent counsel Kenneth Starr is seeking evidence to corroborate the testimony of Linda Tripp, who befriended Lewinsky at the Pentagon.
  • Lewinsky could be charged with giving false testimony for her statement in the dismissed Paula Jones sexual harassment case, in which she denied an affair with Clinton.

Sources:

  • United Press International. (1998). "Monica Lewinsky to Provide Handwriting Sample, Fingerprints to FBI".

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