The statement by Judge was reported an hour ago on Chris Mathews program. This is a big deal. As he had stated that the attempted rape never happened, but refuses to say this under oath. There is no other explanation, other than he chooses not to commit perjury for his buddy.
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This article was published late Tuesday in the N.Y. Times. It does not mention that Mark Judge stated he will not testify under oath, even though the actual letter to this effect was shown by Chris Mathews on his TV Program — which may be after this article went to press.
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A letter was just sent by Christine Blasey Ford’s lawyer that is only in first photocopy as of now. I was able to read it and paraphrased it here:
It described the intense stress that she has been under and requested that there be an investigation of the facts by the FBI be done before she appears.
She also described the setting of her sitting next to Cavanaugh as stressful and unacceptable.
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The following is from an early NY Times article today that described what she has experienced, which was paraphrased in the letter:
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Dr. Blasey, thrust suddenly into a spotlight that she never sought, has been inundated with vulgar email and social media messages, and even death threats, according to a person close to her, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a private matter. “From what I’ve heard you have 6 months to live, you disgusting slime,” one message said.
Dr. Blasey, who has two teenagers, has moved out of her house, is arranging for private security for herself and her family, and is effectively in hiding, the person said. But Dr. Blasey has also been buoyed by a flood of supportive messages from friends and strangers.
“Ninety percent of people think she’s a hero and are extremely supportive of her, and 10 percent want her to die immediately,” the person said, adding, “Her worst fears are coming true.”