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Come Hell Or Sexual Assault Accusation, Kavanaugh's Female Clerks Are Standing By Their Man

They don't find the allegations to be 'credible.'

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[T]he recent allegation is flatly inconsistent with everything I know of him. In light of the overwhelming evidence of his integrity and good character, it is very hard to find this allegation credible, especially when it has come to light in such a transparently politically-motivated manner.

— Sarah Pitlyk, special counsel at the Thomas More Society, commenting on her strong support for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, despite the sexual assault allegations that he is now facing. Pitlyk, a former Kavanaugh clerk, is one of the 18 female clerks who signed a letter praising his advocacy for women in the law, and has known the judge for more than 10 years.

Staci ZaretskyStaci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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