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Headline Roundup September 26th, 2018

Third Woman Accuses Brett Kavanaugh of Sexual Misconduct, Says He Drugged and Assaulted Women in High School

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A third woman has come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, saying in a sworn declaration that he drugged girls in high school so that they could be assaulted. She also alleges she was gang raped at a party where Kavanaugh was present, but she does not accuse him of directly participating.

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Third Woman, Julie Swetnick, Makes Allegations Against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Third Woman, Julie Swetnick, Makes Allegations Against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh

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A woman alleged in a sworn declaration Wednesday that she witnessed efforts in the early 1980s by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and others to spike drinks and “cause girls to become inebriated” so they could be assaulted. She also alleged that she was a victim of a gang rape at a party at which Mr. Kavanaugh was present.

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New Kavanaugh accuser says he was present when she was gang-raped
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A third woman has come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, saying that she witnessed Kavanaugh, in high school, behaving overly aggressive toward women, spiking their drinks and fondling them without consent.

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Michael Avenatti’s client says she witnessed Kavanaugh sexually assault girls in high school
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Julie Swetnick says she was “gang raped” at a party Kavanaugh attended.

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