[GovernmentShrinker]

for a number of years, she was bound by an agreement with the Office of Independent Counsel that forbade her from writing a book.

Wow! I didn't know that. I hope she was VERY well compensated for entering into that agreement, but I can't see how the Office of Independent Counsel could legally compensate her for something like that, nor do I see how they could force it on her without compensation. I'd love to know more about this if you can point me to any informative source(s).

[OldDeckHand]

"Wow! I didn't know that. I hope she was VERY well compensated for entering into that agreement, but I can't see how the Office of Independent Counsel could legally compensate her for something like that, nor do I see how they could force it on her without compensation."

Lewinksy was granted use immunity for her cooperation with Starr. It was part of her immunity deal.