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When Scandals Become Precedent

Remember when Bill was the most famous Clinton?

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In 1997 a Supreme Court decision permitted civil lawsuits against a sitting president for acts done before taking office and unrelated to the office. The underlying case was brought against Clinton by what plaintiff?

Hint: Bill Clinton’s presidency did not lack for scandals, and this lawsuit would feature prominently in any story about [Bill] Clinton scandals.

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Answer: Paula Jones.

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