Comments by "SmallSpoonBrigade" (@SmallSpoonBrigade) on "Real Law Review: Kavanaugh v. Ford Hearing" video.

  1. I liked the video, but there wasn't just her testimony pointing at his likely guilt, his own calendars from that time corroboration significant portions of what she said. And you presumably couldn't use it in court, there was a 3rd person alleged to have been in the room who wasn't subpoenaed that described a situation with a rather uncanny resemblance to the sexual assault that she is alleging. Presumably, in a real court case, the prosecutor or defense would have subpoenaed that 3rd party to shed some more light on the matter under oath. Consequently, if this went to trial, it would probably be more likely for him to be convicted than it seems. But, that being said, I doubt that with all the time that's past and the individuals involved that a jury would convict without a lot more.
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  2. In the US, it's normal to be expected to conduct yourself like you would on the job whenever you go in for a job interview. And these hearings were a form of job interview. But, more than that, your behavior when away from court can lead to problems in court where you have to recuse yourself even if the behavior is completely legal and consistent with the cultural norms of the area.
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