Bloomberg Law
Sept. 13, 2018, 6:15 PM UTC

Feinstein Says She Sent Kavanaugh Information to Authorities

Laura Litvan

Top Senate Judiciary Democrat Dianne Feinstein said Thursday she’s notified federal investigative authorities about unspecified information she received about U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

“I have received information from an individual concerning the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court,” Feinstein said in a statement. “That individual strongly requested confidentiality, declined to come forward or press the matter further, and I have honored that decision.“

“I have, however, referred the matter to federal investigative authorities,” the senator said.

White House officials didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

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