Hillary Clinton's deposition in Epstein probe paused after photo leaks

Chappaqua today, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is sitting for a high-profile deposition as part of the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The proceedings, however, were put on hold for a short time today after a photo of the former First Lady from inside the room was linked, and Mrs. Clinton demanded that the proceedings be made public and open to reporters. Iowa News reporter Marcus Solis is live in Chappaqua this afternoon where that deposition is still underway. Marcus. And that request, Liz, was denied, but we're being told the deposition likely to go on for another hour or so. Now, both congressional Republicans and Democrats have said the purpose of their investigation is to hold people accountable and demand justice for Jeffrey Epstein's victims. And while this is a bipartisan panel, the value of having Hillary Clinton face questioning, well, that falls upon party lines. Today, we are sitting through an incredibly unserious clown show of a deposition. Democrats blasting their Republican counterparts on the House Oversight Committee. The panel questioning former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about Jeffrey Epstein. Secretary Clinton never met Jeffrey Epstein. She never visited the island. She never flew on his plane. She also had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes. So, zero knowledge. Initially, Hillary and former President Bill Clinton ignored subpoenas but ultimately agreed to speak to the panel under threat of contempt charges. Bill Clinton has stated he cut off ties with Epstein before the financier was convicted on sex charges. But Hillary Clinton met his associate Ghislaine Maxwell a number of times and Maxwell attended Chelsea Clinton's wedding. Democrats insist the wrong person is being questioned. What we're seeing is political theater. What we're seeing is folks that are looking for headlines and tweets as opposed to doing the business of going about getting justice for the victims. Clinton released a copy of her opening statement during which she told lawmakers, You have compelled me to testify fully aware that I have no knowledge that would assist your investigation in order to distract attention from President Trump's actions and to cover them up despite legitimate calls for answers. Now, at one point, the proceeding was put on hold when a photo from inside was leaked, a photo taken by Representative Lauren Boebert, leaked to a conservative podcaster and then posted online. No comment yet from Republican leadership, Democrats saying that that violated committee rules. Again, this is expected to go about another hour or so. A videotape of the proceeding and then a transcript is scheduled to be released at some point. It is unclear when, and of course, former President Bill Clinton will appear here tomorrow. And we're live in Chappaqua, Marcus Solis, Channel 7 Eyewitness News.