Members of the #MeToo movement voiced outrage after Kavanaugh was confirmed for the US's top court amid an allegation of sexual assault and fears over abortion rights. His confirmation came after Dr Ford accused him of a historic sexual assault, and two other claims of misconduct. Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres praised Dr Ford and vowed to continue her "movement". The hurdle for Kavanaugh's nomination came when Dr Ford accused him of drunkenly sexually assaulting her at a high school gathering in 1982. Fifty senators voted in favour, with 48 against, to appoint 53-year-old Kavanaugh to the court for life.

Source: Daily Mirror October 07, 2018 00:33 UTC