Ford is "100 percent" certain Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her
Some have suggested that Blasey Ford must have been mistaken in identifying Brett Kavanaugh as the person who assaulted her when they were both in high school
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Christine Blasey Ford concludes testimony, "100 percent" sure Kavanaugh assaulted her
Ford, offering measured testimony that was at times emotional -- her voice cracked as she detailed the allegations and how the assault affected her afterward
Lindsey Graham tells Democrats "you better watch out for your nominees" if Brett Kavanaugh fails to be confirmed
The Republican senator spoke angrily to reporters during a recess in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
Blumenthal: Ford "earned America's gratitude"
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, told Christine Blasey Ford on Thursday that he has found her testimony "powerful, incredible, and I believe you." He told Ford she has given America "an amazing teaching moment," given courage to women to come forward, and inspired and enlightened men to listen respectfully to survivors. Watch his remarks.
Ford recalls "multiple attempts to escape"
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was asked about the details she hasn't forgotten about the night of her alleged assault by Brett Kavanaugh. Ford listed several things, including the boys' "uproarious laughter" and "the multiple attempts to escape."
Blasey Ford on attackers' "uproarious laughter"
Christine Blasey Ford, who alleges that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school, testified Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. When Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy asked her to describe her something she cannot forget about the alleged assault, she said, "Indelible in the hippocampus is the laughter. The uproarious laughter between the two and they're having fun at my expense."
Christine Blasey Ford remembers "uproarious laughter" of alleged attackers
"Indelible in the hippocampus is the laughter," Christine Blasey Ford said in her testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee
Ford "100 percent" certain Kavanaugh assaulted her
During Thursday's testimony, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was asked about the possibility that someone other than Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her at a party in the 1980s. She said she was "100 percent" certain it was Kavanaugh.
Christine Blasey Ford on why she came forward
In her testimony Thursday, Christine Blasey Ford explained what she went through when deciding whether to come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. "I was calculating daily that the risk benefit for me of coming forward and wondering whether I would just be jumping in front of a train that was headed to where it was headed anyway."
Sen. Durbin on Kavanaugh hearing prosecutor
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Senator cornered ahead of Kavanaugh hearing
A photo from the CBS News Capitol Hill team shows Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein cornering Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a swing vote who could upend Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. Murkowski is one of at least four undecided Republican senators, along with Susan Collins, Jeff Flake and Bob Corker. If two of them vote "no," Kavanaugh's path to a confirmation is nearly impossible.
Kavanaugh and accuser face off in Senate
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, who claims Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party 36 years ago. Nancy Cordes reports on the nomination battle.
Public opinion shift: Blasey Ford vs. Hill
A new poll finds 42 percent of Americans are not sure who to believe ahead of Thursday’s testimony by Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford. New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, who co-wrote the first story on sexual misconduct allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why the “chaos” going into the hearing has made it more difficult to discern the credibility of the accounts on both sides, and how the public opinion of Ford differs from that of Anita Hill in 1991.
Parallels: Blasey Ford & Anita Hill hearings
Accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have echoes from another famous Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. In 1991, professor Anita Hill accused nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment. Nearly 27 years later, professor Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Kavanaugh are unfolding in a familiar way. Jan Crawford reports.
Friend: Blasey Ford is "fierce" and "sincere"
Samantha Guerry has been friends with Christine Blasey Ford for 40 years and went to high school with her. Ford was the first woman to publicly accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. Guerry joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Blasey Ford's character.
What to expect: Kavanaugh-Blasey Ford hearing
Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA Today who has watched 17 Supreme Court nominations including the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill testimony in 1991, joins "CBS This Morning" to preview Thursday's Senate Judiciary hearing of Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford.
Kavanaugh and his accuser face questioning
CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, who has reported on most of the major judicial appointments and confirmation hearings of the past 25 years, discusses the questions Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, will have to answer before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Ford alleges Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school.
How Kavanaugh hearing differs from court
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford join "CBS This Morning" to discuss Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser's testimony on Capitol Hill. Christine Blasey Ford alleges Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school 36 years ago.
Ex-FBI agent on Blasey Ford polygraph
The results of Christine Blasey Ford's polygraph test are with the Senate Judiciary Committee. The documents show Ford, who accuses Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault in high school, took the test on Aug. 7, 2018 and passed, although there is no independent verification of the results. Ed O'Keefe spoke with the former FBI agent who conducted the polygraph exam.
Who is prosecutor Rachel Mitchell?
Arizona prosecutor Rachel Mitchell will play a significant part in today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford. Senate Republicans asked Mitchell to question Ford and Kavanaugh. She's head of the sex crimes unit for the fourth most populated county in America. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Sen: Graham: Kavanaugh "not a Bill Cosby"
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham will be at today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford. Graham says his support for Kavanaugh will likely not change. Graham joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Ford's sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh.
Sen. Graham on Brett Kavanaugh: "I don't think he's a Bill Cosby"
"I will not be part of a Senate that loses every sense of fairness and abandons the rule of law," said Graham
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What to watch for during Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford hearing
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Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
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Bessent testifies he told Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him
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SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
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Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
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SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
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Iran says "no tangible progress" made in talks as Israel, Lebanon renew truce
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