Governor Cuomo: Reopen Background Investigation into Allegations Against Judge Kavanaugh

Statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo

"Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's testimony was powerful and persuasive and compels reopening of the FBI background investigation, as is routinely done. Senate Republicans say they believe Dr. Ford was assaulted but claim they aren't sure Judge Kavanaugh is responsible. If they mean what they say, they should ask the FBI to investigate and they should require Judge Kavanaugh to take a polygraph test as Dr. Ford has done. 

"It is shocking that Judge Kavanaugh won't take a polygraph and that the Senate won't subpoena his friends or listen to other accusers. There should be no rush for a vote given these serious allegations. 

"If they won't take these steps, Republicans are telling women how little they value them. A woman's testimony is worth as much as a man's. That shouldn't be a controversial proposition. Dr. Ford came forward at great personal cost, and we owe it to her and to all survivors of abuse to fully investigate prior to a vote for a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land." 

Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo