In photos: The Kavanaugh-Ford hearing
A high-stakes hearing has begun in Washington with testimony from Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault.
Christine Blasey Ford is sworn in before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Washington. Her attorney's Debra Katz and Michael Bromwich watch.Win McNamee/The Associated Press
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testifies during the Senate Judiciary Committee.TOM WILLIAMS/AFP/Getty Images
From left, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., listen as Christine Blasey Ford testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee.Tom Williams/The Associated Press
Christine Blasey Ford testifies before the US Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington.SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
Phoenix prosecutor Rachel Mitchell questions Christine Blasey Ford as Senators, from left, Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah., and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, listen.Tom Williams/The Associated Press
Christine Blasey Ford reacts during the Senate Judiciary Committee.Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
A tear runs down the cheek of Rep. Carolyn Maloney as Christine Blasey Ford testifies.POOL/Reuters
Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies to the Senate Judiciary Committee during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing.Win McNamee/Getty Images
Judge Brett Kavanaugh's parents, Everett and Martha Kavanaugh, listen to their son testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.Win McNamee/Getty Images
Ashley Kavanaugh listens to her husband, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.Jim Bourg/Getty Images
A protester stands inside the Hart Senate Office Building as Christine Blasey For testifies inside.Patrick Semansky/The Associated Press
Supporters of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh rally before a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.JOSHUA ROBERTS/Reuters
Protesters rally before a hearing on Capitol Hill where Christine Blasey Ford will testify about an accusation that U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her.JOSHUA ROBERTS/Reuters
Christine Blasey Ford testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill.Andrew Harnik/Reuters