Rumor had it that Lt. Kelly Flinn, had she not accepted a less-than-honorable discharge, would have been reassigned to serve on Air Force One. But it was all denied by the Washington Times.
In a 9 to 0 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Constitution does not grant President Clinton civil immunity from allegations of personal misconduct occurring while he was governor; that it does not grant him a delay in the litigation until after he leaves office; and therefore that Paula Corbin Jones has a right to pursue her claims in a court of law. In essence, then, the Court said that Mr. Clinton may not wrap himself in the office of the Presidency to evade the legal system and avoid personal responsibility. The Court’s unanimous decision is a vindication not only of Mrs. Jones, but also of Ed Meese. The former attorney general was among the earliest and most vocal critics of Mr. Clinton’s attempt to misuse the Constitution. The decision is also a repudiation of Attorney General Janet Reno, who directed Justice Department lawyers to file pro-Clinton briefs throughout the litigation. So much for Miss Reno’s independence-and for her understanding of the Constitution.
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