PILING ON – AT 1:18 P.M. ET:  Sorry we're a little late today.  I've had to catch up on all the Kavanaugh news this morning, and wanted to be sure I knew enough to be coherent.

So, this is what we have:  A new accuser has stepped forward, a client of that wise and modest lawyer, and counsel to Stormy Daniels, Michael Avenatti.  From Mediaite:

Attorney for Stormy Daniels, Michael Avenatti, earlier this week, claimed to have a client with a third allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. He made the announcement, and tweeted lurid accusations, without offering the identity of the client or any evidence.

Today, Avenatti tweeted a name and photo of that client, along with screenshots of email correspondence and a sworn statement from her laying out her allegations.

Here is a picture of my client Julie Swetnick. She is courageous, brave and honest. We ask that her privacy and that of her family be respected.

In his tweet that included the email screenshots, Avenatti asserted that Kavanaugh’s nomination must not go forward without more investigation of the claims.

Below is my correspondence to Mr. Davis of moments ago, together with a sworn declaration from my client. We demand an immediate FBI investigation into the allegations. Under no circumstances should Brett Kavanaugh be confirmed absent a full and complete investigation. pic.twitter.com/QHbHBbbfbE
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) September 26, 2018

Paragraph 13 of the sworn statement has the specific personal allegation.

In approximately 1982, I became the victim of one of these “gang” or “train” rapes where Mark Judge and Brett Kavanaugh were present. Shortly after the incident, I shared what had transpired with at least two other people. During the incident, I was incapacitated without my consent and unable to fight off the boys raping me. I believe I was drugged using Quaaludes or something similar placed in what I was drinking.”

COMMENT:  Obviously, a very serious allegation.  The accuser this time is apparently a US Government employee with multiple security clearances. 

Once again, the last-minute charge.  Once again, no specific evidence.  And...once again, a charge relating only to activity in high school.  In fact, all the charges against Kavanaugh apply to things that allegedly happened during school.  That baffles me.  Was he a bad guy in high school and college, and then became a pristine person as soon as he moved the tassel from one side to the other?  Doesn't seem likely.

But this latest charge is another brick on the load.  Democrats are demanding full investigations.   Up to now, Chairman Grassley is insisting that the current schedule go ahead.  Professor Ford, last week's accuser, is scheduled to testify tomorrow, with Kavanaugh replying.  This could change by the hour.  Stand by.

September 26,  2018