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Mock trial
The Bill Clinton's Impeachment
Gernez Pauline – Baluais Elise
21 mai 2014
Summary of the case
● The parties: Bill Clinton opposed to US Senate● The date : December 19, 1998● The charges : Perjury and obstruction of justice
Role play
● Judge played by : The chief of justice William Rehnquist
● Lawyer for the prosecution interpreted by : The indepedant counsel Ken Starr
● Lawyer for the defence : Cheryl Mills● Defendant : Bill Clinton● Witness n°1 : Monica Lewinsky● Witness n°2 : Linda Tripp● Witness n°3 : Vernon Jordan (Clinton’s friend)
Prosecution
● Main arguments :
- Clinton lied about his relationship with Monica Lewisky- He committed a perjury in front of the Senate
● Pieces of evidence:- Monica's blue dress stained with sperm- Phone Recording- Presents
Defence
● Main arguments :● - Private affair● - To defend himself having lied, « There is nothing
between us », « there is » means « there is no currently »
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