Claim on Clinton raised to $2m

Washington - Ms Paula Jones has raised the financial settlement she is seeking from President Clinton in her sexual harassment…

Washington - Ms Paula Jones has raised the financial settlement she is seeking from President Clinton in her sexual harassment case to $2 million, the Washington Post said yesterday.

Ms Jones also wants an apology from Mr Clinton, the daily said. When Ms Jones (30) launched her suit in 1994, she asked for $700,000 and an apology.

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