Supreme Court Nominee #2

[EuTuCroquet?]

Viral Kavanaugh cartoon powerfully depicts the assault of Lady Justice

 

[RANCH]

Maybe I read at WaPo. Can't remember but I've heard it from several sources. Can you google?

I think it would be best if you Google to back up your post. Again thanks.

 

[MollyDDD]

My husband just brought up an interesting idea, that the FBI investigation will look at Dr. Ford, and see what can be dug up...to completely discredit her charges.

And if they do, will she face any charges? Or could BK sue her for defamation of character etc?

 

[Jax49]

Analysis | Kavanaugh’s evasive testimony probably wouldn’t have been allowed in his own courtroom

Whether inside a federal courtroom or an Ivy League classroom, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh assumes multiple roles. They all demand respect; in each, he sets the rules.

Yet the Yale-educated Harvard law professor, who has occupied the federal bench for more than 10 years, seemed to forget the basics of legal procedure and courtroom decorum during his Thursday testimony about an allegation of sexual assault from his teenage years.

Kavanaugh’s performance in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee was histrionic. He was frequently hostile and overly emotional, behaving in a manner he would likely not tolerate in his own courtroom.

 

[simba16]

My husband just brought up an interesting idea, that the FBI investigation will look at Dr. Ford, and see what can be dug up...to completely discredit her charges.

I think that is a sick idea but typical. No wonder women don't report and there is so much sexual violence toward women. That's also a very Trumpian idea--I bet he's thought of it too. Victimize the woman again, great!

 

[RANCH]

This has been answered a million times already but I understand Republicans want to shift the focus to Feinstein and away from an accused sex predator nominee.

I think it's a legitimate question that deserves an answer. I'm still waiting for one that makes sense myself. Obviously others here on Websleuths feel the same way.

Maybe if you feel this has been answered already just scroll and roll and let others continue the discussion.

 

[Spellbound]

Do you have a link for that? I haven't heard that one yet and would like to understand the context of this ruling. Thanks.

FindLaw's United States DC Circuit case and opinions.
United States Court of Appeals,District of Columbia Circuit.
Kathryn SACK, Appellant v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, Appellee.

No. 14–5039.
Decided: May 20, 2016

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge KAVANAUGH.
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https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/inter...DF285257FB90051476D/$file/14-5039-1614275.pdf
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Kavanaugh Dismissed Polygraphs as Unreliable, but He's Said They Can Be Useful | National Law Journal

Kavanaugh authored the opinion in Sacks v. U.S. Department of Defense, which involved polygraph tests in a dispute over federal open-records fees. Kavanaugh described the importance of a polygraph test for law enforcement agencies to test the credibility of witnesses and criminal defendants. He also said employers can use them during hiring decisions.

 

[kimlynn]

Analysis | Kavanaugh’s evasive testimony probably wouldn’t have been allowed in his own courtroom

He did have some weird emotional responses. When he was emotional talking about his father saving his calendar I thought he was having a fond memory of a parent that had passed on....later I saw a picture of his parents at the hearing.

 

[Jax49]

Do you have a link for that? I haven't heard that one yet and would like to understand the context of this ruling. Thanks.

Kavanaugh had different tune on lie detectors in the past

 

[RANCH]

FindLaw's United States DC Circuit case and opinions.
United States Court of Appeals,District of Columbia Circuit.
Kathryn SACK, Appellant v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, Appellee.

No. 14–5039.
Decided: May 20, 2016

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge KAVANAUGH.
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https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/inter...DF285257FB90051476D/$file/14-5039-1614275.pdf

Thanks for helping. I'll take a look when I get time.

 

[Jax49]

He did have some weird emotional responses. When he was emotional talking about his father saving his calendar I thought he was having a fond memory of a parent that had passed on....later I saw a picture of his parents at the hearing.

Same here. I was surprised when I realized his father is living.

 

[mickey2942]

I think that is a sick idea but typical. No wonder women don't report and there is so much sexual violence toward women. That's also a very Trumpian idea--I bet he's thought of it too. Victimize the woman again, great!

Well, it is interesting to see how a man thinks about this situation. He is quite the Fox news lover. He is convinced that....deferred, you can probably guess his "Archie Bunker" tirade.

Shucks, how come we have made 20 years?! We don't discuss politics!

 

[Snoopster]

I want to give my take on polygraphs. I don't feel the conclusions from them are reliable enough to be used as evidence in a court of law.

But I do believe they can be useful to law enforcement. When a non law enforcement polygraph examiner asks a suspect questions the answers given can be used in court. There is no requirement for a Miranda Warning.

That can be very useful in prosecuting criminals. JMO

I agree. They aren't definitive in a court of law.
Having said that, it is interesting that Kavanaugh is so skittish to take the test. I suspect that he feels guilt.

Yet he is happy to put down his accusers. He sits high on his privilege.

 

[RANCH]

I agree. They aren't definitive in a court of law.
Having said that, it is interesting that Kavanaugh is so skittish to take the test. I suspect that he feels guilt.

Yet he is happy to put down his accusers. He sits high on his privilege.

I do want to read the links supplied above to get a better understanding of Kavanaugh's legal view on polygraphs.

I will say this though. If I was accused of doing something wrong and I was innocent, I would never ever take a polygraph. JMO

 

[mikkismom]

This has been answered a million times already but I understand Republicans want to shift the focus to Feinstein and away from an accused sex predator nominee.

??? Where has this been answered a ‘million times’? I have a job (currently in retail). Theft is a major issue. If someone steals from my store, and I catch them, I call the police. I don’t know who they are or what their motivation is. I give my statement, maybe a copy of video (if there is any) and let them do an investigation. The police do their investigation and decide whether there is enough information to forward to the court. If the court decides there is enough information, they schedule a trial. Sometimes, I am subpoenaed to testify under oath what I observed. This works the same for every crime (okay, sometimes a grand jury is involved).

I signed an affidavit as a child regarding sexual assault. Report. Investigate. Conclude. That’s how the system is supposed to work.

Why not now?
Moo

 

[Snoopster]

I do want to read the links supplied above to get a better understanding of Kavanaugh's legal view on polygraphs.

I will say this though. If I was accused of doing something wrong and I was innocent, I would never ever take a polygraph. JMO

I hear you Ranch. But I don't think HE is innocent.
I would support you though!

 

[simba16]

Thanks for helping. I'll take a look when I get time.

Spellz is awesome at finding links!

 

[simba16]

??? Where has this been answered a ‘million times’? I have a job (currently in retail). Theft is a major issue. If someone steals from my store, and I catch them, I call the police. I don’t know who they are or what their motivation is. I give my statement, maybe a copy of video (if there is any) and let them do an investigation. The police do their investigation and decide whether there is enough information to forward to the court. If the court decides there is enough information, they schedule a trial. Sometimes, I am subpoenaed to testify under oath what I observed. This works the same for every crime (okay, sometimes a grand jury is involved).

I signed an affidavit as a child regarding sexual assault. Report. Investigate. Conclude. That’s how the system is supposed to work.

Why not now?
Moo

Sexual assault is a more complicated issue than petty theft and it is hard for majority of women to come forward. Dr Ford wanted to remain anonymous-- that is why her story didn't come out right away. I'm sorry if you were a victim. Scary how common it is--1 in 3 women!

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

Will this FBI investigation reveal which one of the two is lying, and if so, will the one who is, be prosecuted in any way?

Which one of the two?

 

[Mica]

Give me some evidence of a left wing conspiracy? It cracks me up that Soros is brought up as bogeyman. How do you explain Dr Ford told her husband it was Kavanaugh years ago? That she discussed in therapy years ago?

I wasn’t aware she told her therapist it was Kavanaugh. I thought the therapist’s notes mentioned four boys involved, although she says there were only two.