Deborah Ramirez, second Kavanaugh accuser, may be willing to testify without an FBI investigation
The second woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct is also ready to testify.
Deborah Ramirez has alleged that Kavanaugh exposed himself to her at a drunken dorm party while they were both students at Yale University. On Wednesday, her attorney John Clune told Today that he would "not be surprised" if Ramirez agreed to testify before the Senate about the matter, even before an FBI investigation takes place.
Clune had previously suggested that Ramirez might refuse to testify if the FBI did not first examine her claim. But on Today, host Savannah Guthrie pointed out that Christine Blasey Ford, who earlier this month accused Kavanaugh of forcibly groping her at a high school party, also requested an FBI investigation before her testimony — only to agree to speak before the Senate without one. Clune explained that while Ramirez would strongly prefer an investigation take place before she testifies, she may eventually decide to speak under oath anyway. He also told CBS This Morning on Wednesday that Ramirez is ready to "have a conversation" about "what this is going to look like" and "if there's going to be an FBI investigation."
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Kavanaugh has denied both allegations. Watch a portion of Clune's interview with Today below. Brendan Morrow
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Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.
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