Health-Based Defenses
Bill Clinton’s declining health could be raised as a basis to delay testimony. Federal courts and Congress occasionally grant accommodations, such as written testimony, video deposition, or even waivers. Yet, avoidance strategies can backfire if viewed as obstructionist.
If Congress presses the issue, the courts could be asked to weigh medical privacy against the public’s right to testimony in a high-profile investigation.
Evidence and Records
- Indictment (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, Sept. 25, 2025): Two counts against James B. Comey Jr. for false statements and obstruction.
- Declassified DOJ Memos (2017–2025): Confirmed Comey directed Daniel Richman to leak information, including classified material, to the press.
- ABC News Reporting (Mike Levine, Sept. 2025): Confirmed Hillary Clinton is “Person 1” and Richman is “Person 3.”
- Congressional Record (Sept. 2020): Transcript of Comey’s testimony denying authorization of anonymous FBI sources.
What’s Next
- Comey’s Criminal Case: Arraignment and pre-trial motions are expected in the Eastern District of Virginia. If convicted, penalties include fines and potential prison time.
- Congressional Testimony: Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton are slated to appear before the House Oversight Committee in October. If health challenges prevent Bill Clinton’s in-person testimony, Congress may pursue sworn written statements or depositions.
- Political Ramifications: The combination of Comey’s indictment and Clinton subpoenas could reignite public scrutiny of FBI conduct during the 2016 election cycle and beyond. For Democrats, it risks revisiting old wounds; for Republicans, it may validate long-held criticisms of partisan enforcement.
