Kavanaugh denies allegations in prepared testimony
{mosads}”I categorically and unequivocally deny the allegation against me by Dr. Ford. I never had any sexual or physical encounter of any kind with Dr. Ford. I am not questioning that Dr. Ford may have been sexually assaulted by some person in some place at some time. But I have never done that to her or to anyone,” Kavanaugh will say according to his prepared testimony.
Ford is one of three women accusing Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. A second, Deborah Ramirez, says he exposed himself to her while they were students at Yale. A third woman, Julie Swetnick, alleges that Kavanaugh was present at a “gang rape,” which she was the victim of.
“Over the past few days, other false and uncorroborated accusations have been aired. There has been a frenzy to come up with something — anything, no matter how far-fetched or odious — that will block a vote on my nomination,” Kavanaugh said.
“The consequences extend beyond any one nomination. Such grotesque and obvious character assassination — if allowed to succeed — will dissuade competent and good people of all political persuasions from serving our country,” Kavanaugh continued.
“I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process. This effort to destroy my good name will not drive me out. The vile threats of violence against my family will not drive me out” he said.
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