Click to find out why the psychiatric history of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser is a critical piece of the puzzle, and Judiciary seems obligated to explore it. “If this were a civil lawsuit with Ford as the plaintiff, her mental health records would be discoverable. The defendant would obtain access to them because they would be necessary to mount an effective defense. Similarly, to safeguard Judge Kavanaugh’s rights the judiciary committee is obligated to explore Ford’s psychiatric history. Given Ford’s assault on Judge Kavanaugh’s reputation and the potential damage she has inflicted on his career, the judiciary must examine her mental health history and gain a full understanding of its relationship to and implications for her accusation.” (Originally posted September 24, 2018) https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/408149-heres-what-the-judiciary-committee-should-ask-christine-blasey-ford