(Picton was also making money from speculation in land and slaves and his mulatto mistress was believed to be corruptly influencing his decisions.)

The managers have essentially accused Mr. Clinton of coaching Ms. Currie, feeding her answers that were helpful to him and "corruptly influencing" her future testimony.

Seventh and last, Article II alleges that on or about Jan. 21, 23, and 26, 1998, the President made false and misleading statements to potential witnesses in a Federal grand jury proceeding, in order to corruptly influence the testimony of those witnesses.

The Seelmeyer affidavit said that Charles Gardner, a one-time official of Unisys who later served as a consultant to the company, "sought to corruptly influence Congressional legislation on defense programs through payment of monies and gratuities to selected Congressmen."

The President improperly tampered with a potential witness by attempting to corruptly influence the testimony of his personal secretary, Betty Currie, in the days after his civil deposition.

Mr. Fiske has concluded that no official acted "with intent to corruptly influence" the R.T.C. investigation.

One crucial question is whether Raul Salinas corruptly influenced any of the multi-billion dollar privatization deals that took place during his brother's administration.

To bribe is to influence corruptly by some consideration.

Mrs. Currie stands at the center of another serious charge by Mr. Starr, that the President tried to corruptly influence Mrs. Currie's possible testimony.

(7) On or about Jan. 21, 23 and 26, 1998, William Jefferson Clinton made false and misleading statements to potential witnesses in a Federal grand jury proceeding in order to corruptly influence the testimony of those witnesses.