Maxine Waters responds to accusations her office leaked GOP senators' information

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) has released a statement denied allegations claiming that a member of her staff was responsible for the release of personal information regarding U.S. senators. Read her statement below:

Rep. Waters Statement on False Allegations Regarding the Leak of the Personal Information of U.S. Senators

“Lies, lies, and more despicable lies. I am utterly disgusted by the spread of the completely false, absurd, and dangerous lies and conspiracy theories that are being peddled by ultra-right wing pundits, outlets, and websites who are promoting a fraudulent claim that a member of my staff was responsible for the release of the personal information of Members of the United States Senate on Wikipedia. This unfounded allegation is completely false and an absolute lie.

“The United States Capitol Police and our internal IT specialist have determined that the IP address in question does not belong to my office or anyone on my staff. The member of my staff – whose identity, personal information, and safety have been compromised as a result of these fraudulent and false allegations – was in no way responsible for the leak of this information. My office has alerted the appropriate authorities and law enforcement entities of these fraudulent claims. We will ensure that the perpetrators will be revealed, and that they will be held legally liable for all of their actions that are destructive and dangerous to any and all members of my staff.”

Cory Booker & Kamala Harris on Christine Blasey Ford coming forward with Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations

U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kamala Harris (D-CA), both of whom are members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statements on Christine Blasey Ford coming forward with Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations:

Sen. Cory Booker

“The allegations contained in the Washington Post report about Judge Brett Kavanaugh are serious, credible, and deeply troubling. At a bare minimum, this week’s scheduled committee vote on Judge Kavanaugh’s lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court must be postponed until this matter is fully and thoroughly investigated. “It takes enormous courage to come forward publicly as Ms. Ford has. The Senate owes it to her and every survivor of sexual trauma to listen to her story and gather all of the facts before moving forward with this nomination.”

Sen. Kamala Harris

Christine Blasey Ford courageously stepped forward to tell her story — it is a credible and serious allegation. The Senate has a constitutional responsibility to scrutinize SCOTUS nominees. A vote on Kavanaugh’s nomination must be delayed until there is a thorough investigation.

Kamala Harris Opening Statement Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing

Kamala Harris makes her opening statement during the Brett Kavanaugh U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing on 9/4/18.