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Starr, Ken

Starr's Report on Clinton Expected to Accuse of Perjury and Impeachable Offenses

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President Clinton's personal attorney, David Kendall, has been denied early access to the report on the Monica Lewinsky case by independent counsel Kenneth Starr. The report, expected to accuse Clinton of perjury, obstruction of justice, and abuse of power, is expected to be transmitted to Congress this week or next. Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, have criticized Clinton's behavior, calling it "wrong," "indefensible," and "immoral." Meanwhile, Clinton has invited House Democratic leaders to the White House to address the Lewinsky matter and apologize for misleading the legislators and the nation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kenneth Starr's report on the Monica Lewinsky case is expected to accuse President Clinton of perjury, obstruction of justice, lying to a grand jury, witness tampering, and abuse of power.
  • The report is expected to contain substantial and credible evidence that may be the grounds for impeachment.
  • Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott expects the report to reach Congress "this week or next," and House Speaker Newt Gingrich will review the logistics of possible hearings with Democratic leaders.
  • Clinton has invited House Democratic leaders to the White House to address the Lewinsky matter and apologize for misleading the legislators and the nation.
  • Democrats have criticized Clinton's behavior, with Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle urging him to elaborate on his recent apology.
  • House GOP leaders are discussing procedural issues, including how much subpoena and other authority the House should grant the Judiciary Committee if senior members decide that enough evidence for impeachment exists for an inquiry.

Statistics:

  • 7 months: the duration of Kenneth Starr's investigation into the Monica Lewinsky case.
  • 1 week: the time frame in which Clinton's attorney, David Kendall, requested early access to the report, which was denied by Starr.
  • 2: the number of times Clinton has apologized for his behavior, with a second apology expected this week.
  • 1: the number of times Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott expects the report to reach Congress, with a possible delay expected if Democrats object to the report's contents.
  • 4: the number of impreachable offenses that President Clinton is expected to be accused of in the report: perjury, obstruction of justice, lying to a grand jury, and abuse of power.

Sources:

  • The New York Times

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