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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe FBI Needs to Investigate Kavanaugh's Alleged Attempted Rape
Im surprised Dr. Fords attorney agreed to let her testify without an FBI investigation.
BigmanPigman
(51,593 posts)investigate it but the GOP hasn't and won't. Grassley could ask the FBI to do it too, but he won't. The FBI could investigate it on their own if they see a reason to start investigating something that they perceive as a crime regarding an ongoing investigation (which confuses me).
We have to keep calling to pressure the GOP senators both on the Judiciary Comm and the rest of them. Here is contact info...RESISTANCE WORKS!
DC Senate Directory (202)224-3121
Judiciary Comm members' contact info
https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/about/members
4 "iffy" Dem and 4 "iffy" GOP contact info
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1011&pid=2543
dlk
(11,566 posts)bdamomma
(63,849 posts)should just leave, freaking ole men, don't they have enough money.
former9thward
(32,009 posts)That crime is a state crime unless it takes place on federal property. The statute of limitations has long ago run. No prosecution is possible. Based on what is in the media at this point no other investigative body would investigate the matter.
dlk
(11,566 posts)Not a criminal investigation.
former9thward
(32,009 posts)Senator Feinstein withheld the letter until the FBI report had been submitted. After the report no other investigation is done.
It is not an ongoing process. Senator Feinstein is not a newbie. She knew exactly what she was doing. Why she did what she did is for her to say.
Lee-Lee
(6,324 posts)I dont understand why that was done.
unblock
(52,236 posts)But yes, the fbi is only investigating a nominee for federal office and if the White House says stop, they'll stop.
State of Maryland could theoretically be one interested if enough evidence emerges to prosecute, but in practice, I doubt that would happen unless Kavanaugh slips and implicates himself.
john657
(1,058 posts)there was an allegation of sexual assault, and I believe the statute of limitations has run out.
unblock
(52,236 posts)There is a statute of limitations on simple assault, though.
john657
(1,058 posts)not the FBI as this is not a federal crime.
Is there a statute of limitations for non capital crimes committed as a juvenile?
unblock
(52,236 posts)in any event, the fbi's interest would only be to the extent needed as part of the background check all nominees to federal posts get, though apparently the white house has told them not to look into this allegation.
regardless, i highly doubt he could be successfully prosecuted for an attempted rape 34 years ago, lacking (afaik) any physical evidence. maryland has jurisdiction, but i doubt maryland would pick up the case.
john657
(1,058 posts)Have a great day.
Lee-Lee
(6,324 posts)You have a victim who cannot say for sure where it occurred, what day it occurred, and was drinking and says she doesnt even remember how she got home after the party.
If this was 35 days after it was to have happened it would be a hard one to prosecute. 35 years? Impossible. No reasonable prosecutor is going to touch it.
john657
(1,058 posts)I just don't see the State of Maryland taking any action on this.
Cosmocat
(14,564 posts)nm
Fullduplexxx
(7,863 posts)FBI is being blocked from vetting Kavanaugh sexual assault claims because Trump won't order it
bdamomma
(63,849 posts)they are both perverts and tRump loves perverts.
john657
(1,058 posts)knows if Kavanaugh is a perv or not, so far all it is is an allegation.
You know, presumption of innocence, right to face your accuser, did you not take Civics class in school?