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Mall Sting That Began The Investigation
- Monica Lewinsky waited in a mall food court and was escorted by men claiming to be FBI agents to a Ritz-Carlton room.
- She later said she went because she wanted to protect President Clinton and felt she had to fix things.
Investigation Pivoted From Money To Sex
- Ken Starr's team pivoted from Whitewater money probes to pursuing allegations about Clinton's sexual conduct after a tip about Lewinsky.
- That shift transformed a financial probe into a political and personal scandal with national stakes.
The 'Brace' And The 27-Year Threat
- Prosecutors confronted Lewinsky about a sworn affidavit denying an affair and warned she could face 27 years in prison.
- They proposed she cooperate, including wearing a wire, to help build a case against the president.