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==Kavanaugh smear==
==Kavanaugh smear==
{{Main article|Kavanaugh smear}}
{{Main article|Kavanaugh smear}}
Michael Avenatti accused Judge [[Brett Kavanaugh]] of targeting women for gang [[rape]] with [[alcohol]] and [[drug]]s.<ref>https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dn0mJm8WsAAX2kI.jpg</ref> Avenatti publicly announced he was in contact with an anonymous accuser.<ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-news-brett-kavanaugh-gang-rape-avenatti-20180923-story.html</ref> A woman phoned him claiming she was 51 years old and was victimized by Kavanaugh and Kavanaugh's friend. She gave Avenatti a phone number of another male who then confirmed all the allegations. Avenatti promised to bring forward the accuser before the Thursday hearing. The story was repeated by [[ABC News]], [[CBS News]], [[PBS]], [[USA Today]] and other mainstream outlets.
Michael Avenatti accused Judge [[Brett Kavanaugh]] of targeting women for gang [[rape]] with [[alcohol]] and [[drug]]s.<ref>https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dn0mJm8WsAAX2kI.jpg</ref> Avenatti publicly announced he was in contact with an anonymous accuser.<ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-news-brett-kavanaugh-gang-rape-avenatti-20180923-story.html</ref><!--A woman phoned him claiming she was 51 years old and was victimized by Kavanaugh and Kavanaugh's friend. She gave Avenatti a phone number of another male who then confirmed all the allegations. Avenatti promised to bring forward the accuser before the Thursday hearing. The story was repeated by [[ABC News]], [[CBS News]], [[PBS]], [[USA Today]] and other mainstream outlets.
Avenatti called the alleged accuser back 10 times. He asked her to go on ''Anderson Cooper 360''. She was reticent. He then offered her $20,000 for a one-on-one interview with Poppy Harlow of [[CNN]].
Avenatti called the alleged accuser back 10 times. He asked her to go on ''Anderson Cooper 360''. She was reticent. He then offered her $20,000 for a one-on-one interview with Poppy Harlow of [[CNN]].
Aventatti called for packing the Supreme Court to 11 in order to turn it into a left-wing rubber stamp, and he also called for impeaching Kavanaugh and possibly [[Neil Gorsuch]].<ref>Swan, Jonathan (September 28, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/michael-avenatti-brett-kavanaugh-fbi-impeachment-11d4e6d9-285e-4372-aca6-83a01d90ad3e.html Avenatti wants “full” FBI Kavanaugh probe to be 2020 litmus test]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 28, 2018.</ref>
Aventatti called for packing the Supreme Court to 11 in order to turn it into a left-wing rubber stamp, and he also called for impeaching Kavanaugh and possibly [[Neil Gorsuch]].<ref>Swan, Jonathan (September 28, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/michael-avenatti-brett-kavanaugh-fbi-impeachment-11d4e6d9-285e-4372-aca6-83a01d90ad3e.html Avenatti wants “full” FBI Kavanaugh probe to be 2020 litmus test]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 28, 2018.</ref>
After his failure to convince investigators to take his claims serious, the [[MSNBC]] star challenged Donald Trump Jr to a three round mixed martial arts match in an effort to remain relevent.<ref>https://youtu.be/lir65rFjkwE</ref>
After his failure to convince investigators to take his claims serious, the [[MSNBC]] star challenged Donald Trump Jr to a three round mixed martial arts match in an effort to remain relevent.<ref>https://youtu.be/lir65rFjkwE</ref>-->
On October 25, 2018, Chairman Grassley referred Avenatti and Swetnick to the FBI for potential conspiracy, false statements, and obstruction of Congress.<ref>Carney, Jordain (October 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/413153-grassley-refers-swetnick-avenatti-to-justice-dept-for-investigation Grassley refers Swetnick, Avenatti to Justice Dept. for investigation]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Caplan, Joshua (October 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/10/25/chairman-grassley-refers-michael-avenatti-julie-swetnick-to-doj-for-criminal-investigation/ Chairman Grassley Refers Michael Avenatti, Julie Swetnick to DOJ for Criminal Investigation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.</ref>
On October 25, 2018, Chairman [[Chuck Grassley]] referred Avenatti and Swetnick to the FBI for potential conspiracy, false statements, and obstruction of Congress.<ref>Carney, Jordain (October 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/413153-grassley-refers-swetnick-avenatti-to-justice-dept-for-investigation Grassley refers Swetnick, Avenatti to Justice Dept. for investigation]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Caplan, Joshua (October 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/10/25/chairman-grassley-refers-michael-avenatti-julie-swetnick-to-doj-for-criminal-investigation/ Chairman Grassley Refers Michael Avenatti, Julie Swetnick to DOJ for Criminal Investigation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 25, 2018.</ref>
==Collusion==
==Collusion==