UNITED STATES: Kavanaugh’s classmate says he lied about drinking

A Yale classmate of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says the judge lied under oath about his “heavy” drinking habits. Charles Ludington said that he was “deeply troubled” by the judge’s “blatant mischaracterisation”. Mr Kavanaugh has denied ever drinking to the point of memory loss – most recently during last week’s testimony before a Senate […]

A Yale classmate of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says the judge lied under oath about his “heavy” drinking habits.

Charles Ludington said that he was “deeply troubled” by the judge’s “blatant mischaracterisation”.

Mr Kavanaugh has denied ever drinking to the point of memory loss – most recently during last week’s testimony before a Senate committee.

The FBI is inquiring into allegations of sexual assault by Mr Kavanaugh.

The new inquiry has delayed a final vote on Judge Kavanaugh, who if confirmed is likely to tip America’s highest court in favour of conservatives.

Prof Ludington, who teaches at North Carolina State University, said he had seen Judge Kavanaugh slurring his words and staggering after excessive alcohol consumption while at Yale.

The professor also said Judge Kavanaugh “was often belligerent and aggressive” when drunk.

“I can unequivocally say that in denying the possibility that he ever blacked out from drinking, and in downplaying the degree and frequency of his drinking, Brett has not told the truth.”