By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/kavanaugh-denies-2nd-claim-of-sexual-misconduct Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Kavanaugh denies 2nd claim of sexual misconduct Nation Sep 23, 2018 8:49 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is denying a second allegation of sexual misconduct. The White House released a statement from the nominee Sunday after the allegations in a New Yorker article in which a woman, Deborah Rodriguez, a former Yale classmate, alleged he exposed himself and thrust his penis in her face during a drunken dormitory party. Kavanaugh says the event “did not happen” and that the allegation is “a smear, plain and simple.” A White House spokeswoman adds in a second statement that the allegation is “designed to tear down a good man.” Kavanaugh is slated to testify Thursday about the first allegation of sexual assault, dating back from a high school party more than 35 years ago. His accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, is also set to testify. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is denying a second allegation of sexual misconduct. The White House released a statement from the nominee Sunday after the allegations in a New Yorker article in which a woman, Deborah Rodriguez, a former Yale classmate, alleged he exposed himself and thrust his penis in her face during a drunken dormitory party. Kavanaugh says the event “did not happen” and that the allegation is “a smear, plain and simple.” A White House spokeswoman adds in a second statement that the allegation is “designed to tear down a good man.” Kavanaugh is slated to testify Thursday about the first allegation of sexual assault, dating back from a high school party more than 35 years ago. His accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, is also set to testify. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now