Jones v. Clinton

Jones v. Clinton was a 1997 federal lawsuit in which Paula Jones claimed that then-Governor Bill Clinton sexually harassed her in a Arkansas hotel room in 1991. Clinton denied the allegations. The case raised important questions about the legal limits of a sitting president's liability for actions outside office. Ultimately, Clinton settled some claims privately, while other aspects led to his impeachment proceedings. The case highlighted issues of workplace harassment, legal accountability, and presidential immunity, and it was a significant precursor to Clinton's 1998 impeachment for perjury and obstruction related to the case.