cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/41968573
On Wednesday, nine Democrats voted with Republicans to hold Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress, while three Democrats voted to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt.
If the full House votes in favour, the Department of Justice would decide whether to prosecute the charges, which is a misdemeanour offence punishable by a fine up to $100,000 (£74,500) and imprisonment up to a year.
In a statement, Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer urged the full House to hold the Clintons in contempt, saying his committee had sent a “clear message” that “no one is above the law, and justice must be applied equally—regardless of position, pedigree, or prestige”.
The Clintons had contended the subpoenas - a legal orders to provide testimony - were “nothing more than a ploy to attempt to embarrass political rivals, as President Trump has directed”.
What’s the statute of limitations on contempt? I agree they are in contempt, but so are a bunch of Republicans that defied congressional subpoenas. I’d say lump them all together if you want to truly send a message.
The message they want to send is that the law can be arbitrarily applied as justification for violence
They want to send a message. Just not the same one you want.
Take the sign down. Nothing this government does supports equality under the law. They use it to hurt rivals while protecting themselves.
I want bill to testify under oath on live tv and with his first words he immediately throws Trump under the Epstein bus.
As I understand it, that’s the whole issue. They were subpoenaed to testify non-publicly, and told the committee they would only do so publicly. The committee declined and here we are.
First of all, LOL, what a clown move by a clown committee.
Second, I don’t give a shit about the Clintons and neither should anybody else. I would have loved for them to be held accountable for contempt, if it weren’t for the fact that the committee itself lacks credibility and deserves it.
Third, I’m just hoping for the silver lining that liberal Democrats learn the hard way what they should’ve done with that power, back when they had the chance to wield it against MAGA fuckwads legitimately.
Dude, 80% of democrats work for the same bosses. We have 2 right wing parties in the US.
I don’t give a shit about the Clintons and neither should anybody else
I believe people who rape children should be in jail
So Clintons get contempt but Bondi doesn’t get any repercussions?
This nothing new. Republicans have had nothing but contempt for the Clintons for over 30 years.
Willie could just be like “Yep. I was there. Trump did it. All of it.”
…and the DOJ?
What are these fucks doing about the DOJ giving the law the finger?
Of course nothing, they can’t run fox news headlines about that, it would upset Donnie Dipshit.
While ignoring how often Trump appears in the Epstein Files (and probably deatures in many if the redscted sections) and that the White House srill hasnt released all the files, ignoring law it supposedly supported. You know, just pursuing the truth like thelGOP always does.
Buttery males.
