The agreement and the latest accusation set the stage for a dramatic showdown as Kavanaugh and Ford each tell their side of the story. Kavanaugh, 53, an appellate court judge, has denied Ford's allegation and said he wanted to testify as soon as possible to clear his name. —@MichaelAvenattiGrassley wrangled with Ford's lawyers for the last week over the exact terms of her appearance. Grassley's staff also agreed to let Ford testify without Kavanaugh in the room, for there to be only one camera in the room, "adequate" breaks and a high security presence. Ford's lawyers also want to call on two trauma experts, the person said.

Source: CBC News September 24, 2018 01:11 UTC