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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1998
Page
6
A Capitol service day frames President Clinton amid immunity talks for Monica Lewinsky and looming congressional action. The narrative contrasts Nixon era scrutiny with Clinton's fragile presidency and the enduring partisan clash shaping his caution, resilience, and political fate ahead of midterm elections.
Leaders and citizens lined up at dawn to honor Chestnut and Gibson, slain officers. Mourners filed past flag draped coffins, signed remembrance books, and listened as Clinton, Lott, Gingrich and Gore praised the officers and the nation’s unity in the Capitol Rotunda.
Excerpts from statements by the Chestnut and Gibson families express gratitude to President Clinton, Vice President, Congress leaders, and the Capitol Police for support after the officers' deaths. Evelyn Gibson honors John as a loving husband and hero, noting his courage and sacrifice. The families request remembrance of the fallen and mourn with extended Capitol Police relatives.
Michael Tackett notes the grand jury faces a credibility question between a president who denies the affair and Monica Lewinsky who has altered her tale after immunity. The piece discusses risk to Clinton if Starr reports grounds for impeachment and whether Lewinsky’s testimony alone suffices without corroboration.
Republicans push to authorize a new Capitol visitors center with underground security checkpoints outside the dome. Senate leader Trent Lott and House Speaker Newt Gingrich planned meetings to align on legislation, prompted by the Friday killings of two Capitol Police officers.
Monica Lewinsky signed a deal with independent counsel Kenneth Starr granting immunity in exchange for truthful grand jury testimony about sexual relations with President Clinton and his alleged hints to influence her statement. The agreement could expose Clinton to obstruction charges and impeachment proceedings while Starr nears wrap up his inquiry into the affair and potential pressuring of Lewinsky to lie. The White House offered cautious approval as Lewinsky prepared to testify, with questions focusing on the president’s conduct and possible guidance to Lewinsky.
After testifying in the Monica Lewinsky inquiry, Secret Service agent Larry Cockell returned to the president's protection, opening the limousine door and following Clinton closely during a public outing, resuming his role after a two week absence.
A legal expert calls the transactional immunity granted to Monica Lewinsky and her mother a full protection against prosecution if they testify fully and truthfully about Clinton. Lewinsky's lawyer said Kenneth Starr agreed to the immunity, a rare form beyond the usual use immunity that leaves open prosecution for underlying crimes via other evidence.
Washington reports say Monica Lewinsky hired lawyers Plato Cacheris and Jacob Stein noted for striking deals. The buzz among defense attorneys was that their hiring signaled a push for a deal. Nine weeks after hiring, Cacheris announced Lewinsky has reached a deal.
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