Clinton Says Jones Lawsuit Trial Is ‘Probably’ Inevitable
President Clinton said Tuesday that it is “probably” inevitable that he will stand trial for sexual harassment in the lawsuit filed by Paula Corbin Jones.
Clinton is scheduled to give a sworn deposition in the case on Saturday at the downtown Washington offices of his attorney, Robert S. Bennett, a source close to the case said Tuesday.
In an Oval Office interview, Clinton was asked by U.S. News & World Report whether it seemed inevitable that the lawsuit would go to trial on May 27, when jury selection is set to begin.
“Probably,” Clinton replied with what reporters described as a resigned smile and slow shake of his head.
“You know, I let my other people talk for me on that because I just try to put it over in a little box and go on and do my work.”
Clinton rarely speaks publicly of the case and has been known to bark at reporters who question him about it. With Jones’ settlement demands reaching $2 million, negotiations for an out-of-court resolution have stalled.
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