Kavanaugh Accuser Launches New Attacks in Book Promotion

Christine Blasey Ford expressed her dismay in a recent interview over the 2018 federal investigations that found no substantiating evidence for sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.

A memo issued by then-Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in November 2018 stated that both Senate and FBI inquiries discovered "no evidence" supporting any sexual assault claims against Kavanaugh, including those made by Ford.

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The investigations addressed an accusation from a woman represented by Michael Avenatti, alleging that Kavanaugh engaged in "gang rape" parties. This charge was deemed baseless, even by many Democrats.

"I was devastated when that report came out," Ford shared with "CBS Sunday Morning." "I was really, really upset. That was a really difficult period that I think was the beginning of the darkest times for me."

CBS correspondent Tracy Smith highlighted the deeply traumatizing nature of Ford's public ordeal, noting the flood of death threats she received after accusing Kavanaugh publicly, including threats against her children. Ford described the threatening letters as potentially coordinated efforts by a small group, noting their striking similarities.

"Do these people know each other?" she questioned. "Because how could the wording be that similar?… It's still scary."

Ford has embarked on a media tour to promote her memoir "One Way Back," which delves into her experiences surrounding her accusation against Kavanaugh. She has also participated in sympathetic interviews with NPR and ABC's "The View."

During Kavanaugh's nomination for the Supreme Court by President Trump, Ford alleged that Kavanaugh assaulted her at a high school party.

Kavanaugh vehemently denied the accusation during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2018, labeling the process a "national disgrace."

Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court in October 2018 was met with considerable controversy. He received only one Democratic vote in his favor, from Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.

Ford told CBS that she wasn't surprised by the lack of corroboration for the party where the alleged assault occurred, citing the frequency of such gatherings in their community.

She emphasized that the absence of witnesses or recollection of the party did not discredit her account or support Kavanaugh's narrative.