By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Starr FmStarr FmStarr Fm
  • Home
  • Election Hub
  • General
    GeneralShow More
    NDC thugs incite violence at Ablekuma North rerun – Minority alleges
    July 11, 2025
    Police complicit in Ablekuma North attacks – Minority Caucus claims
    July 11, 2025
    Ablekuma North rerun: Come in peace or face equal force – Osman Ayariga warns
    July 11, 2025
    Ablekuma North rerun: Justice must prevail – GJA president condemns attack on journalists
    July 11, 2025
    Fiifi Kwetey urges calm, says violence against Hawa Koomson is unacceptable
    July 11, 2025
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    Mayekoo doubles donations to African causes with new matching fund campaign 
    July 10, 2025
    Government inaugurates new NIB board, announces plan to recapitalise bank
    July 9, 2025
    Ghana’s gold now powers cedi stability – President Mahama
    July 8, 2025
    VRA sets the benchmark in African public procurement
    July 8, 2025
    IMF Executive Board approves $370 million disbursement for Ghana
    July 7, 2025
  • Politics
    PoliticsShow More
    Ablekuma North: NDC makes history after Ewurabena Aubynn wins rerun
    July 11, 2025
    NDC thugs incite violence at Ablekuma North rerun – Minority alleges
    July 11, 2025
    Police complicit in Ablekuma North attacks – Minority Caucus claims
    July 11, 2025
    Ablekuma North Rerun: NDC leads as counting is underway
    July 11, 2025
    NPP’s Amfo Sefa threatens violence ahead of Akwatia by-election
    July 11, 2025
  • Entertainment
    EntertainmentShow More
    Sim Majorley: Korea, Ghana to share cultures through stage production
    July 11, 2025
    I took a pause to gather strength- Kwesi Slay
    July 8, 2025
    Kinaata questions TGMA credibility over ‘Record of the Year’ snub
    July 7, 2025
    Ghana grows movie premiere ignites new thinking among youth in Ashaiman
    July 7, 2025
    “I will feature Sarkodie at the right time” – Kofi Kinaata
    July 6, 2025
  • Sports
    SportsShow More
    Tottenham secure Mohammed Kudus in high-profile transfer deal
    July 10, 2025
    Ghana, Nigeria share spoils in thrilling opener of 2025 WAFU U20 Boys Cup
    July 10, 2025
    Otumfuo rallies mining sector to support revamp of Ashanti sports facilities
    July 10, 2025
    Liverpool’s Ambitious Summer: Chairman Predicts Big Moves as Champions Build a Stronger Squad
    July 10, 2025
    Kofi Adams undertakes inspection of Baba Yara Stadium
    July 9, 2025
  • Technology
    TechnologyShow More
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: A pocket-sized AI powerhouse with a new edge-to-edge flexwindow
    July 10, 2025
    Real Quantum Dot Technology in Samsung QLED TVs
    June 29, 2025
    GCAA and South Korea sign deal to advance Ghana’s Drone sector
    June 25, 2025
    Onafriq, PAPSS partner to launch cross-border payment services in Ghana 
    June 20, 2025
    Yellow Card, Visa partner to accelerate stablecoin adoption across emerging economies
    June 19, 2025
  • International
    InternationalShow More
    47th AU Forum: Ablakwa criticizes $1.2m AfCFTA allocation as ‘highly insufficient’
    July 10, 2025
    Minority demands audit over $1.2m passport relaunch cost and delays
    July 9, 2025
    Minority demands compensation for citizens stranded by US embassy closure
    July 9, 2025
    Foreign Minister Okudzeto Ablakwa and Chinese Ambassador Tong Defa sign $30 million grant agreement for Aflao market
    Ghana secures $30 million Chinese grant for Aflao market project
    July 9, 2025
    The end of USAID is not catastrophic for Africa – Dr. Brian Reuben
    July 8, 2025
  • Factometer
Search
© 2024 EIB Network Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Brett Kavanaugh: Trump’s Supreme Court pick faces FBI inquiry
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Starr FmStarr Fm
Font ResizerAa
  • Headlines
  • Election Hub
  • General
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Factometer
Search
  • Headlines
  • Election Hub
  • General
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Factometer
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 EIB Network Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
International

Brett Kavanaugh: Trump’s Supreme Court pick faces FBI inquiry

Starrfm.com.gh By Starrfm.com.gh Published September 29, 2018
Share
Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford both gave evidence on Thursday
Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford both gave evidence on Thursday
SHARE

President Donald Trump has ordered an FBI investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against his nominee for the US Supreme Court.

A Senate committee earlier voted to approve Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the top US court.

But a Republican member only backed the move on the understanding that such an inquiry would occur.

As a result, a full Senate vote on Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation has been delayed for up to a week.

Judge Kavanaugh, an appeal court judge, denies allegations from at least three women.

On Thursday, the committee heard testimony from Christine Blasey Ford, a professor of psychology in California, who says Judge Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers in the 1980s.

Judge Kavanaugh also testified, angrily rejecting the allegation he had ever assaulted her or anyone else. He accused Democrats of politicising the process and harming his family and good name.

Despite ordering the FBI investigation, President Trump has continued to defend Judge Kavanaugh.

What will the investigation do?

Announcing the move on Friday, President Trump said: “I’ve ordered the FBI to conduct a supplemental investigation to update Judge Kavanaugh’s file. As the Senate has requested, this update must be limited in scope and completed in less than one week.”

The inquiry will involve the FBI reopening its previously completed background check on Judge Kavanaugh. This might mean going back to old witnesses – or speaking to new ones.

Friday saw Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee throw out Democrat attempts to subpoena Mark Judge, a friend of Judge Kavanaugh who Dr Ford said had witnessed the assault on her 36 years ago.

Mr Judge had told the committee in a written statement that he did not recall any such incident.

Mr Judge’s lawyer Barbara Van Gelder said: “If the FBI or any law enforcement agency requests Mr Judge’s co-operation, he will answer any and all questions posed to him.”

Responding to President Trump’s statement, Judge Kavanaugh said “I’ve done everything they have requested and will continue to co-operate”.

Dr Ford’s lawyer, Debra Katz, said her client welcomed the step but questioned the time limit of a week.

“A thorough FBI investigation is critical to developing all the relevant facts… No artificial limits as to time or scope should be imposed on this investigation.”

Source: BBC

You Might Also Like

47th AU Forum: Ablakwa criticizes $1.2m AfCFTA allocation as ‘highly insufficient’

Minority demands audit over $1.2m passport relaunch cost and delays

Minority demands compensation for citizens stranded by US embassy closure

Ghana secures $30 million Chinese grant for Aflao market project

The end of USAID is not catastrophic for Africa – Dr. Brian Reuben

TAGGED:KavanaughTrump
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Share
Previous Article At least 48 people have been killed in the quake Indonesia earthquake: Dozens dead in Palu
Next Article Sarah Hyland plays Haley Dunphy on TV sitcom Modern Family Modern Family star Sarah Hyland shares assault story

Starr 103.5FM

Starr FmStarr Fm
Follow US
© 2024 EIB Network Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
newsletter icon
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest in news, podcasts etc..

[mc4wp_form]
Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
adbanner
AdBlock Detected
Our site is an advertising supported site. Please whitelist to support our site.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?