Just minutes after Dr. Christine Ford wrapped her public hearings regarding allegations of sexual assault by President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee over three decades ago, Judge Brett Kavanaugh is set to speak before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill.
Watch Kavanaugh’s full testimony below:
KAVANAUGH'S TURN: Dr. Ford Wraps Testimony, Judge Kavanaugh Set to Appear
Dr. Christine Ford officially ended her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday afternoon; describing in detail her allegations of sexual assault by Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the early 1980s.
Ford faced a series of questions from Republican-appointed attorney Rachel Miller about key details of the attack; including those in attendance, the location of the party, her whereabouts immediately after, and more.
Sen. @ChuckGrassley to Dr. Ford on the conclusion of her testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee: "I thank you very much for your testimony. More importantly for your bravery coming out." pic.twitter.com/wNaCTQydX9
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“I thank you very much for your testimony. More importantly for your bravery coming out,” said Chairman Chuck Grassley.
Democrat Senators largely used their five-minute segments to submit documents of support towards Dr. Ford from friends, family, and business associates.
Sen. @KamalaHarris to Dr. Ford: "I want to thank you for your courage and I want to tell you I believe you." pic.twitter.com/C5inSoi6wC
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THE LATEST: Dr. Ford Rejects ‘Mistaken Identity’ Defense, Can’t Say Who Paid for Polygraph
Dr. Christine Ford appeared publicly for the first time Thursday morning; answering questions from Democratic Senators and an appointed attorney over allegations of sexual abuse by Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the early 1980s.
In her high-stakes testimony, Dr. Ford flat-out rejected the theory she may have mistaken Kavanaugh’s identity with another attacker; adding she was “100 percent” confident who assaulted her at a party.
“So what you are telling us is that this could not be a case of mistaken identity?” Sen. Feinstein asked.
“Absolutely not,” Ford replied.
When pressed by Attorney Rachel Mitchell regarding her August lie-detector test, Ford couldn’t say who financed the polygraph.
“Do you know who did pay for the polygraph?” asked Mitchell.
“Not yet, no,” Ford replied.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.