The California professor Christine Blasey Ford who recently accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her at a high school party, has called for a “full investigation” by the FBI before she goes to any congressional hearing or “interrogation” into her accusations.
Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, responded to this call saying, Ford has been and still is invited to speak with the committee, but the FBI he said, would not have “any bearing on what Dr. Ford tells the committee, so there is no reason for any further delay.”
According to CNN, Lisa Banks, one of Ford’s lawyers, said in a letter to Grassley, that Ford “will talk to the committee,” but is not prepared for the hearing on Monday.
Banks goes on to say that Ford has been dealing with the receipt of threats since her name was publicly tied to the accusations.
“There should be no rush to a hearing,” Banks continued.
Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake, said he wanted to hear from Ford before voting on Kavanaugh’s confirmation, but he along with other top Republicans who wished to hear from the accuser, have expressed that they will move forward with a vote if Ford decides not to testify.
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., took to Twitter on Tuesday saying, “After learning of the allegation, Chairman @ChuckGrassleytook immediate action to ensure both Dr. Ford and…
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