Media Converges As Epstein Spotlight Pans To Westchester For Clintons' Historic Testimony

CHAPPAQUA, NY — The media spotlight is shining brightly on a Westchester hamlet, as historic testimony by Westchester County's most famous residents takes place at a Chappaqua arts venue.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified that she had no knowledge of the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. She gave an opening statement kicking off two days of depositions before U.S. House of Representative members at a session held at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.

The session will see former President Bill Clinton become the first former POTUS to testify before a congressional committee.

"I had no idea about their criminal activities. I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein," Hillary Clinton said in an opening statement that she shared on social media. "Like every decent person, I have been horrified by what we have learned about their crimes."

The closed-door depositions in the Clintons' adopted hometown of Chappaqua come after weeks of negotiations between the Democratic couple and the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee, according to a recent AP report.

Despite the fact that Bill Clinton has not been accused of wrongdoing in his relationship with Epstein, the former president has become a political target for Republicans, as the case creates growing liabilities and traded accusations on both sides of the aisle.

The AP contributed to this story.