Montgomery County says they will not open investigation on Kavanaugh allegations without accuser

Montgomery County police said Friday that they will not open an investigation into the sexual assault allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh unless the accuser comes forward. The statement comes after 11 Maryland state lawmakers asked county police to investigate sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh, if alleged victims support such an investigation.In a letter sent to the Montgomery County House Delegation, the police chief wrote, "The decision to report the crime of sexual assault or rape to law enforcement is a deeply personal one and a decision that must be made by the survivor."The letter goes on to say, "The willingness of a survivor to come forward to law enforcement is an important factor in any criminal investigation. We remain prepared to investigate any allegation, should a victim come forward."The Montgomery County Police Department said no victim or attorney has contacted the department to request a criminal investigation into an assault by Kavanaugh.Read the full letter here.

Montgomery County police said Friday that they will not open an investigation into the sexual assault allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh unless the accuser comes forward. The statement comes after 11 Maryland state lawmakers asked county police to investigate sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh, if alleged victims support such an investigation.

In a letter sent to the Montgomery County House Delegation, the police chief wrote, "The decision to report the crime of sexual assault or rape to law enforcement is a deeply personal one and a decision that must be made by the survivor."


The letter goes on to say, "The willingness of a survivor to come forward to law enforcement is an important factor in any criminal investigation. We remain prepared to investigate any allegation, should a victim come forward."

The Montgomery County Police Department said no victim or attorney has contacted the department to request a criminal investigation into an assault by Kavanaugh.

Read the full letter here.