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(Daily Kos Post) Republicans wondering why they haven't heard from Brett Kavanaugh's accuser about the Monday hearing they scheduled without even contacting her might find some insight in this: She and her family have been forced out of her home due to the threats she's received. The New York Times writes of Prof. Christine Blasey Ford:
Dr. Blasey, thrust suddenly into a spotlight that she never sought, has been inundated with vulgar email and social media messages, and even death threats, according to a person close to her, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a private matter. From what Ive heard you have 6 months to live, you disgusting slime, one message said.
Dr. Blasey, who has two teenagers, has moved out of her house, is arranging for private security for herself and her family, and is effectively in hiding, the person said. But Dr. Blasey has also been buoyed by a flood of supportive messages from friends and strangers. The article goes on to say, "Her worst fears are coming true.
As Ford was being forced from her home, Republicans have been casting doubt on her account because she hasn't yet confirmed her appearance Monday for a hearing they scheduled without consulting her. "It kind of raises the question: Do they want to come to the public hearing or not? said GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley, who chairs the Judiciary Committee...
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/9/18/1796782/-NYT-Kavanaugh-s-accuser-has-been-forced-into-hiding-due-to-death-threats(*CNN also mentioned this 10 mins. ago in a session with a pro- Kavanaugh guest attorney).
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(Daily Kos Post) BREAKING: Democrats Demand That Mark Judge Testify [UPDATES: Judge Refuses / Dems Insist,
Grassley is trying to get away with holding the Kavanaugh hearing on Monday without getting the testimony of the actual first hand witnesses. Now Democrats are demanding that Mark Judge testify under oath and under penalty of perjury.
NEW: Senate Judiciary Democrats on next week's planned public hearing on Kavanaugh allegation: "There are other relevant witnesses who should be questioned under oath, in a public setting. This includes Mark Judge." https://abcn.ws/2D9iBGJ, 9:04 AM - Sep 18, 2018./ Mark Judge must testify on Monday or the entire hearing is a sham.
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UPDATE 1: Mark Judge is refusing to testify: "In fact, I have no memory of this alleged incident," Judge said in his statement to the committee. "Brett Kavanaugh and I were friends in high school but I do not recall the party described in Dr. Ford's letter..."I have no information to offer the Committee and I do not wish to speak publicly regarding the incidents described in Dr. Ford's letter," Judge added.
Wonder why he is unwilling to go in front of the committee under oath and testify accordingly? Seems like he could help his old buddy Kavanaugh out a whole lot. Or maybe
Remember this is a person who stands accused of participating in attempted rape. And the Republicans are like... Well, he doesnt want to testify. Nothing we can do about it.
Subpoena this clown. Force him to swear to his denials under penalty of perjury...
MORE, https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/9/18/1796678/-Breaking-Democrats-Demand-That-Mark-Judge-Testify-Under-Oath
madaboutharry
(40,212 posts)Absolutely disgusting people. And the republicans in the Senate, including the despicable Orrin Hatch, are victimizing her all over again.
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)everything and fly across the country BY Monday morning, at her personal cost in so many ways, and be grilled by 11 Angry Republicans was a "gotcha" moment?
Yes, it is.
appalachiablue
(41,138 posts)& allies stating Monday is the day for the hearing. Grassley & Co. 'have sent her several emails but haven't heard anything.'
Finally, a few minutes of coverage (CNN?) included lawyer Jeffrey Toobin emphasizing that Mark Judge can be subpoenaed to show; and Patty Murray earlier today saying that Dems. want an investigation.
Not until 20 mins ago, did CNN mention the *death threats. This is awful for Ford and her family, and little media coverage.
GusBob
(7,286 posts)Fucking Trump
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)professionals in the FBI are clearly on to who is on their side and of the rule of law they have sworn their careers to defend, and it is not Shitler's swampy side.
appalachiablue
(41,138 posts)Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)have to explain why, except under seal to the courts, eventually.
appalachiablue
(41,138 posts)Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)Last edited Tue Sep 18, 2018, 10:32 PM - Edit history (1)
funny thing is now the FBI will be investigating the death threat allegations,,,and talking to Ford about whatever she wants. Am I right?
We will see.
appalachiablue
(41,138 posts)appalachiablue
(41,138 posts)Initech
(100,079 posts)appalachiablue
(41,138 posts)bdamomma
(63,852 posts)nt
malaise
(269,013 posts)Don't hold your breath waiting for ReTHUGs to condemn this or call off their deplorables!
HipChick
(25,485 posts)Jarqui
(10,125 posts)Woman accusing Trump of raping her at 13 cancels her planned to go public
The woman known as Jane Doe pulled out of a Los Angeles press conference where she was expected to reveal her identity, citing death threats
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/nov/02/donald-trump-rape-lawsuit-13-year-old-cancels-public-event
Instead, her attorney, Lisa Bloom, cancelled the event in a brief, apologetic statement to a phalanx of cameras.
Jane Doe has received numerous threats today as have all the Trump accusers that I have represented. She has decided she is too afraid to show her face. She has been here all day, ready to do it, but unfortunately she is in terrible fear. Were going to have to reschedule. I apologize to all of you who came. I have nothing further.
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No reason to be concerned here. This just involves the President of the United States and a proposed justice for the Supreme Court, that's all!
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appalachiablue
(41,138 posts)Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)msdogi
(430 posts)this is another in an endless stream of disgusting and terrifying actions of the repugs and their minions.
Awsi Dooger
(14,565 posts)I have no doubt about that.
But it would completely change her life forever. Worse than Anita Hill, due to social media. If she stays away she can be a Harriet Miers type, a harmless footnote.
I hope she is strong enough. I would prefer to be Anita Hill today than an Anita Hill who has had to face nearly 30 years of regret that she didn't tell her story, while wondering what would have happened if she did.
Anita Hill will be viewed positively in history and so would Ford. This white right wing liar era won't be viewed kindly.
MFM008
(19,814 posts)Make us women angrier than we WERE.
The coming November slaughter will stupefy these assholes.
bdamomma
(63,852 posts)fucking push us, we will push back.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)They have no idea as to what they are stirring up. Big fucking mistake!
Marcuse
(7,486 posts)colsohlibgal
(5,275 posts)The parallels to Germany in the 30s is more than alarming. I couldnt be more disgusted by it all.