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“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?”
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William Clinton our 42 President , Born August 19, 1946. Previous governor of Arkansas. Being charged with Perjury & Obstruction of Justice.
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Two charges being brought forward, one for prejury and another for obstruction of justice.
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Trial was held in Washington.
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Before the impeachment trial , Clinton was being sued for sexual harassment by Paula Jones(1994). During that lawsuit Monica Lewinsky signs a document concerning her and the president's relationship. Clinton denies having a sexual relationship with Lewinsky(January 1998). Later on in August he admits the relationship. House of Representatives votes, 258 to 176, to perform an impeachment investigation.
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The Chief Prosecutor : David Schippers
Clintons Lawyer : Bill Bennitt
President faced a federal grand jury.
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The Senate watches videotaped testimony from Lewinsky, Jordan, and Blumenthal.
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Deliberations by the 100 Senators begin behind closed doors.
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Jury voting resulted in 45 to 55 for conviction on the perjury count and
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Trial ends and president is impeached.
