News Brief: Ford And Kavanaugh Recap
People across the country listened to the testimony of a woman who says she did not want to speak out publicly about her sexual assault and a man who denied it. We have takeaways.
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What The FBI Does And Doesn't Investigate
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti about calls for the FBI to investigate Brett Kavanaugh.
Impressions From The Testimonies Given By Christine Blasey Ford And Brett Kavanaugh
In a remarkable moment in American political history, a Supreme Court nominee faces an accuser who alleges a sexual assault occurred when they were in high school.
Christine Blasey Ford Describes Alleged Sexual Assault By Kavanaugh Before Senate
Professor Christine Blasey Ford testified Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee, detailing her sexual assault accusation against Brett Kavanaugh, who also testified.
Christine Blasey Ford Reasserts Her Claims Of Sexual Assault Before Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Thursday from Christine Blasey Ford, who claims Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a party in the '80s. He denies the claims.
Senate Hearing For Brett Kavanaugh And Christine Blasey Ford Draws Protestors
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Professor Christine Blasey Ford, who's accused him of sexual assault, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday.
What The Politicization Of The Supreme Court Means For the Institution
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks about the politicization of the Supreme Court and what it means for the credibility of the institution with South Texas College of Law Professor Josh Blackman.
WATCH LIVE: Kavanaugh, Ford Testify About Sexual Assault Allegation
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faces accusations of sexual misconduct. He is addressing the Senate Judiciary Committee following the testimony of Christine Blasey Ford, one of the accusers.
How Yale's Campus Is Watching And Reacting To The Kavanaugh Hearings
The hearing into allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is generating particular interest at his alma mater Yale, which has been a hotbed of activism of late.
Former Michigan State Gymnastics Coach Faces Charges In Nassar Investigation
Larry Nassar, the former sports doctor who sexually abused hundreds of young athletes, is in prison. On Thursday, an MSU gymnastics coach faces charges she lied to investigators.