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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFord wants FBI investigation before testifying
https://www-m.cnn.com/2018/09/18/politics/ford-letter-fbi/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F(CNN) - The woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault says the FBI should investigate the incident before senators hold a hearing on the allegations.
In a letter addressed to Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa, and obtained by CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360," Christine Blasey Ford's attorneys argue that "a full investigation by law enforcement officials will ensure that the crucial facts and witnesses in this matter are assessed in a non-partisan manner, and that the Committee is fully informed before conducting any hearing or making any decisions."
The letter from Ford's lawyers notes that despite receiving a "stunning amount of support from her community," Ford has also "been the target of vicious harassment and even death threats" and has been forced to leave her home.
"We would welcome the opportunity to talk with you and Ranking Member Feinstein to discuss reasonable steps as to how Dr. Ford can cooperate while also taking care of her own health and security," the letter from Ford's lawyers said.
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Ford wants FBI investigation before testifying (Original Post)
G_j
Sep 2018
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librechik
(30,676 posts)1. good move--and correct logically--
but it won't stop McConnell. The vote will hit the floor next week. He's speeding to beat the document dump of Kavanaugh's records, most of which will be released automatically in early October. Then the cat will be out of the bag , but too late to do anything about it.
RockCreek
(739 posts)2. She and her family also may need FBI protection. n/t
onecaliberal
(32,895 posts)3. I don't blame her, they're already giving her the Anita Hill treatment.
Thes fucking white republican men need to fuck straight off the end of the earth.