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former9thward

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13. That was a civil case not criminal.

Reply to shanny (Reply #10)

Sun Jun 3, 2018, 12:15 AM

Jun 2018

He was convicted of civil contempt of court -- not criminal perjury. Far different cases although given what happened to Clinton it would be an argument against testifying. Clinton said he had an "improper physical relationship" with Lewinsky and he still was convicted.

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