This woman will be heard.” Ms. Conway referred to Senator Lindsey Graham, a member of the Judiciary committee, which is considering Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation this week. Judge Kavanaugh has been accused by Christine Blasey Ford of sexually assaulting her at a party in the 1980s when they were both teenagers in high school. Judge Kavanaugh has denied the allegations. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination on Thursday. Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings have drawn raucous protests and partisan fights, even before Ms. Ford’s allegations became public.

Source: New York Times September 17, 2018 12:20 UTC