Monica Lewinsky has been given immunity in exchange for testimony in Kenneth Starr's six-month investigation of her relationship with President Clinton, Lewinsky's attorneys said on Tuesday.
Transactional immunity is full immunity from prosecution.
Lewinsky's lawyers, Cacheris and Jacob Stein, reached the agreement Tuesday morning during a meeting in Starr's office, sources familiar the negotiations said. Billy Martin, the lawyer for Lewinsky's mother Marcia Lewis, announced that his client will also receive immunity for her testimony. Monica Lewinsky yesterday Lewinsky broke her silence on Monday, telling prosecutors she had sexual relations with the president, according to legal sources. According to the sources, Lewinsky's account included information that could be helpful for Starr's inquiry into allegations Clinton sought to cover up an affair with the former White House intern. However, Lewinsky reportedly said she was never asked to lie about the affair.