Monica Lewinsky's Lawyer Speaks Out Against Prosecutorial Conduct

Monica Lewinsky's lawyer, William Ginsburg, has expressed frustration with the treatment of his client, stating that she is "getting angry" at prosecutors who are seeking her testimony in the Whitewater case. The testimony comes as part of an investigation into the president's alleged affair with Lewinsky and potential obstruction of justice charges. Meanwhile, a retired Secret Service officer, Lewis Fox, is set to testify under a parameter agreement between the Whitewater independent counsel and the Justice Department.

Key Takeaways:

  • Monica Lewinsky's lawyer, William Ginsburg, has expressed concerns about prosecutorial misconduct in the Whitewater case, stating that his client is "getting angry" at the treatment of her mother, Marcia Lewis, and her own testimony.
  • Lewinsky's testimony could be compelled as early as this week, after being delayed by legal wrangling over possible immunity.
  • Confidants of Lewinsky, including high school friend Neysa Demann Erbland and White House aide Ashley Raines, have already testified to the grand jury.
  • Retired Secret Service officer Lewis Fox is set to testify under an agreement with the Justice Department, and has reportedly shared details of an affair between Lewinsky and President Clinton.
  • A plainclothes agent assigned to protect Clinton has also been subpoenaed to testify, despite the Justice Department and Starr's office not yet reaching an agreement on questioning active personnel.
  • Separately, Ms. Tripp, Lewinsky's confidante, has been working with both the Whitewater independent counsel and the lawyers for Paula Jones.

Statistics:

  • 54% of Americans do not believe Clinton's denials of a sexual relationship with Lewinsky, according to a Newsweek poll (Feb. 12-13, margin of error 4%, sample size 753 adults).
  • 20 hours of secretly recorded conversations between Lewinsky and Linda Tripp were discussed at length with Clinton's lawyers in relation to Paula Jones' deposition on January 16.
  • 63% of Americans approve of President Clinton overall, according to the same Newsweek poll.

Sources:

  • Sandra Sobieraj Associated Press WASHINGTON -- (no date provided)
  • Newsweek poll (Feb. 12-13)