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Problem w #SusanCollins's evidentiary standard for sex assault claims - in vast majority of cases, only two are present. In many older cases, there isn't contemporaneous corroborating testimony, just friends, family, therapists who can attest as to when vic first disclosed. 1/
#BelieveWomen is trite, unconstitutional nonsense. We can't simply believe everything every woman claims now becs women & girls' reports too often haven't been taken seriously. We just need to take reports seriously. Which requires investigation in order to build a case vs perp 2
We need to safeguard due process, becs each of us will need it if/when we're accused of violating a law. And no, a mere allegation, w/out more, can't be enough to find guilt. Some people make false claims for malicious purpose. It happens. 3/
I am angry & heartbroken for anyone who has ever been dismissed like #ChuckGrassley is dismissing #ChristineBlaseyFord and her very serious allegations, in order to rush a vote for a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land.
So, I wrote a letter to @senjudiciary.
So, I wrote a letter to @senjudiciary.
Contacting members of the committee was hard. I got MANY responses from senators that they only will hear from their state’s constituents.
So I ask you all, if you live in a state with a Senator on Judiciary, please contact them.
#IStandWithChristine
judiciary.senate.gov/about/members
So I ask you all, if you live in a state with a Senator on Judiciary, please contact them.
#IStandWithChristine
judiciary.senate.gov/about/members
Dear members of the Senate Judiciary:
September 2018 is 27 years after Anita Hill and we see the same despicable thing is about to happen. Today, #ChuckGrassley said that the FBI will not do further investigation...
September 2018 is 27 years after Anita Hill and we see the same despicable thing is about to happen. Today, #ChuckGrassley said that the FBI will not do further investigation...
