Now that two women are making accusations of sexual misdeeds against Brett Kavanaugh credible observers would say an investigation by the FBI would be entirely appropriate.
But there is a wrinkle no one is talking about.
If Kavanaugh is found guilty then clearly the man is not qualified to sit on any bench and therefore must relinquish his current position.
And since there is no statute of limitations on sexual abuse in Maryland, it would be entirely proper that Kavanaugh be prosecuted in a court of law and if found guilty be added to the national sex offender hot list.
On the other hand if Kavanaugh is cleared by the FBI investigation that would mean his two accusers clearly lied and the legal penalties should swift and just.
If either accuser is employed in a position where public trust is a requirement, then clearly the person’s employer would be duty bound to reevaluate.
Justice also demands they also be subject to appropriate legal remedies related to defamation of character and whatever damage it can be proved that they caused to Kavanaugh’s reputation and future and the mental health of his family.
Whichever way this goes any lack of follow-up when it comes to legal consequences would be a slap in the face to the credibility of the #MeToo movement and an insult to all the peoples of the United States of America who believe in due process of law.
This is a discussion America needs to have and it needs to start now.
Contributed by JRF
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