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Organizations including Planned Parenthood, the Women’s March and the Human Rights Campaign, as well as #MeToo movement creatorTarana Burke,also announced their participation in the #BelieveSurvivors walkout. The event was planned in response to thethreats and harassment Fordhas faced since coming forward with allegations that Kavanaugh pinned her down to a bed, groped her and trying to remove her clothes at a high school party in Maryland in the 1980s.
“Dr. Christine Blasey Ford has bravely come forward and shared her story about her sexual assault at the hands of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Even though Dr. Blasey Ford has repeatedly stated her desire to testify and bravely share her story, Senate Republicans are doing everything they can to shame, bully, and force her to testify under their unacceptable, inappropriate conditions,” read a Facebook description of theevent.
Those participating in the walkout were encouraged to wear all black and post to social media with the hashtag#BelieveSurvivors.
Many celebrities took to social media to show support, with some announcing that they would be joining the walkout.
Messing shared a photo of herself andWill & Graceco-star Eric Mccormack and tweeted, “I believe Dr Ford. I believe Deborah Ramirez. Why would they put themselves and their families through HELL? I believe psychiatrist’s notes from years ago. I believe lie the detector tests. #BrettKavanaugh Why don’t you ask the FBI to investigate to prove your innocence?”
Washington tweeted a selfie with the caption, “Women must be heard. Today I am wearing black in solidarity with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.”
Here’s what other stars and groups are saying.
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Ford is scheduled to testify against Kavanaugh in an open hearing on Thursday.
PresidentDonald Trumpis among those who have questioned Ford’s accusations. He sent out atweet on Friday asking why Ford waited36 years to report the incident.
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source: people.com
