The Senate Judiciary Committee is poised to vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh just hours after the potential Supreme Court nominee and Dr. Christine Ford finished their high-stakes testimony.
Watch the vote LIVE 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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KAVANAUGH: ‘My Family Has Been Destroyed’ Over Assault Allegations
Judge Brett Kavanaugh fiercely defended himself from Dr. Christine Ford’s three-decades old sexual assault allegations Thursday afternoon; saying the national attention and “false accusations” have completely “destroyed” his family.
Kavanaugh was speaking before the Senate Judiciary Committee just minutes after Dr. Ford wrapped her Congressional testimony; warning “If the mere assertion of an allegation, a refuted allegation from 36 years ago, is enough to destroy a person’s life and career, we will have abandoned the basic principles of fairness and due process that define our legal system and our country.”
Judge Brett Kavanaugh: "If the mere assertion of an allegation, a refuted allegation from 36 years ago, is enough to destroy a person's life and career, we will have abandoned the basic principles of fairness and due process that define our legal system and our country." pic.twitter.com/8BIc4BsFth
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Kavanaugh went on to discuss the impact the derailed nomination process has had on his family; saying “explaining this to our daughters has been the worst experience of our lives.”
Judge Brett Kavanaugh: "Explaining this to our daughters has been about the worst experience of our lives." https://t.co/JpnY5VDKmf pic.twitter.com/jhLpMGrDmx
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