The law firm representing Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser said on Thursday that Christine Blasey Ford would be willing to testify next week to the Senate Judiciary Committee if certain conditions are met; it appears that an FBI investigation is no longer a
The law firm representing Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser said on Thursday that Christine Blasey Ford would be willing to testify next week to the Senate Judiciary Committee if certain conditions are met; it appears that an FBI investigation is no longer a demand, although it is still preferred.
CNN reports that Ford’s lawyers sent an email to the Senate Judiciary Committee saying that Ford « would be prepared to testify next week » if she is given « terms that are fair and which ensure her safety. »
The email says that while Ford is prepared to testify next week, « Monday is not possible and the Committee’s insistence that it occur then is arbitrary in any event. »
This latest development comes after Ford’s lawyers sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday indicating that the FBI should investigate the allegations before Ford testifies.
Ford also appeared to contradict sentiments echoed by New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who has claimed that Republicans are « bullying » Ford and trying to « silence » her by giving her the opportunity to testify.
Ford’s lawyer wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee: « Dr. Ford has asked me to let you know that she appreciates the various options you have suggested. »
