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You're referring to the infamous "Emailgate" scandal!

Emailgate, also known as the "Scandal of the Century," was a political scandal that rocked the United States in the 1990s. It involved the White House staff, led by President Bill Clinton, and their alleged misuse of confidential government information and obstruction of justice.

The scandal centered around the White House's handling of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Paula Jones, a former Arkansas state employee. In 1994, Jones sued Clinton for allegedly making unwanted advances and exposing himself to her in a hotel room in 1991.

During the lawsuit, it was discovered that Clinton had given false testimony under oath about his relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. This led to a separate investigation by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr, who was tasked with investigating the allegations of perjury and obstruction of justice.

In August 1998, Starr's investigation led to the discovery of a series of emails between Clinton and Lewinsky, which were deemed to be "gifts" to the President. These emails were later revealed to be a series of intimate and flirtatious messages exchanged between the two.

The scandal led to Clinton's impeachment by the House of Representatives in December 1998, with charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. However, he was acquitted by the Senate in February 1999 and completed his term as President.

Emailgate, as it came to be known, was a major political scandal that dominated the headlines for years and had significant consequences for Clinton's presidency and legacy.