At the centre of a renewed congressional review into the activities of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, former U.S. President Bill Clinton has denied any knowledge of criminal conduct linked to the case, telling investigators he neither witnessed wrongdoing nor was aware of the allegations at the time.
Clinton made the comments during a closed-door deposition before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, which is examining Epstein’s network of associates and reviewing how earlier investigations were conducted.
According to reports from the session, Clinton described his interactions with Epstein as limited and primarily connected to humanitarian and philanthropic engagements in the early 2000s. He maintained that their contact did not involve any suspicious activity.
He reiterated that he had no prior knowledge of the allegations that later emerged, insisting he observed nothing that suggested criminal behaviour.
The hearing forms part of broader efforts by lawmakers to reassess Epstein’s connections with prominent political and business figures, as well as to determine whether oversight gaps contributed to the duration of the case.
Clinton also acknowledged travelling on Epstein’s private aircraft on several occasions, stating that the trips were related to meetings and charitable initiatives focused on global development work.
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