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This article discusses everything you need to know about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s sexual assault allegation.
A professor in California, Christine Blasey Ford, has stepped forward and claimed that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her and made her fear for her life at a high school party in the 1980’s.
Ford originally sent a confidential letter to California Senator Dianne Feinstein detailing the alleged sexual assault in July. When word got out about a letter alleging sexual assault, Ford took to the press in an interview with the Washington Post.
Both Ford and Kavanaugh have agreed to testify before Senate Judiciary Committee, however, Ford has requested that the FBI conduct a full investigation prior to her testimony.
Brett Kavanaugh categorically denies the allegation.
The full letter from Ford to Senator Feinstein reads:
“July 30 2018
CONFIDENTIAL
Senator Dianne Feinstein
Dear Senator Feinstein;
I am writing with information relevant in evaluating the current nominee to the Supreme Court.
As a constituent, I expect that you will maintain this as confidential until we have further opportunity to speak.
Brett Kavanaugh physically and sexually assaulted me during high school in the early 1980’s. He conducted these acts with the assistance of REDACTED.
Both were one to two years older than me and students at a local private school.
The assault occurred in a suburban Maryland area home at a gathering that included me and four others.
Kavanaugh physically pushed me into a bedroom as I was headed for a bathroom up a short stair well from the living room. They locked the door and played loud music precluding any successful attempt to yell for help.
Kavanaugh was on top of me while laughing with REDACTED, who periodically jumped onto Kavanaugh. They both laughed as Kavanaugh tried to disrobe me in their highly inebriated state. With Kavanaugh’s hand over my mouth I feared he may inadvertently kill me.
From across the room a very drunken REDACTED said mixed words to Kavanaugh ranging from “go for it” to “stop.”
At one point when REDACTED jumped onto the bed the weight on me was substantial. The pile toppled, and the two scrapped with each other. After a few attempts to get away, I was able to take this opportune moment to get up and run across to a hallway bathroom. I locked the bathroom door behind me. Both loudly stumbled down the stair well at which point other persons at the house were talking with them. I exited the bathroom, ran outside of the house and went home.
I have not knowingly seen Kavanaugh since the assault. I did see REDACTED once at the REDACTED where he was extremely uncomfortable seeing me.
I have received medical treatment regarding the assault. On July 6 I notified my local government representative to ask them how to proceed with sharing this information . It is upsetting to discuss sexual assault and its repercussions, yet I felt guilty and compelled as a citizen about the idea of not saying anything.
I am available to speak further should you wish to discuss. I am currently REDACTED and will be in REDACTED.”
While as a result of Ford coming forward with these allegations, Kavanaugh’s vote has been delayed, Ford has unfortunately received death threats and has been the target of a disinformation campaign.
Although the U.S. has made great strides with the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, victims are still struggling with coming forward, fearing that they will not be believed and worrying about their safety if their assaulter is someone in a position of power.
Victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment can always consult with an experienced attorney to learn about their rights and find out if they have a strong case.
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