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Brett Kavanaugh confirmation - LIVE: Democrats call to delay vote on Trump's Supreme Court pick as he denies sexual assault allegation

The confirmation of Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court has been thrown into doubt, with a woman having accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.

Christine Blasey Ford, a professor at Palo Alto University, is willing to testify about the claims she has levelled at Mr Kavanaugh, her lawyer Debra Katz has said.“She is willing to do whatever is necessary,” she told CBS. “She’s willing to do what she needs to do, she’s willing to hopefully tell her story in a manner that is a fair proceeding.”

Ms Ford, who made the allegations several months ago but only agreed that her name be made public at the weekend in an interview with the Washington Post, said Mr Kavanaugh tried to force himself on her at a high school party three decades ago.

Amid mounting calls from Democrats and some Republicans to delay a vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee that is scheduled for Thursday, Mr Kavanaugh has issued several adamant denials.

“This is a completely false allegation. I have never done anything like what the accuser describes—to her or to anyone,” he said.

“Because this never happened, I had no idea who was making this accusation until she identified herself yesterday.

“I am willing to talk to the Senate Judiciary Committee in any way the Committee deems appropriate to refute this false allegation, from 36 years ago, and defend my integrity.”

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