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This document, labeled HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028437, is a report excerpt concerning the controversy around Judge Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination and his high school yearbook references to 'Renate' (Ms. Dolphin). It includes statements from Kavanaugh's peers denying sexual bragging, a quote from a PR representative calling the references innocent, and context from other alumni, one of whom wrote a poem about 'Renate'. The document also notes that Ms. Dolphin was offended by the attention and her friends were 'sickened' by the references, while denying any sexual contact occurred. Despite the user prompt, this specific document contains no information related to Jeffrey Epstein.
People (12)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Judge Kavanaugh | Central Figure / Alumnus |
The subject of a controversy regarding his high school yearbook references to 'Renate'.
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| Barbara Van Gelder | Lawyer |
A lawyer for Judge Kavanaugh who declined to comment.
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| Mr. Davis | Alumnus / Player in Photo |
One of four players in the 'Renate Alumni' photo who issued a statement.
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| Mr. Kane | Alumnus / Player in Photo |
One of four players in the 'Renate Alumni' photo who issued a statement.
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| Tim Gaudette | Alumnus / Player in Photo |
One of four players in the 'Renate Alumni' photo who issued a statement.
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| Don Urgo Jr. | Alumnus / Player in Photo |
One of four players in the 'Renate Alumni' photo who issued a statement.
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| Ms. Dolphin | Contemporary |
The woman referred to as 'Renate' in the yearbook and a related poem.
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| Jim McCarthy | Public-Relations Representative |
Issued a statement on behalf of Mr. Davis, Mr. Kane, Tim Gaudette, and Don Urgo Jr.
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| Michael Walsh | Alumnus / Bank Executive |
A Georgetown Prep alumnus who identified as a 'Renate Alumnus' in his yearbook, wrote a poem about 'Renate', and sign...
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| Mr. Fishburne | Peer |
A peer of Judge Kavanaugh who provided a quote about the social dynamics of their friend group.
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| Kitty Bennett | Researcher |
Credited with contributing research to the document.
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| McConnell, Schumer, Grassley, Feinstein | Senate Leaders |
Mentioned in a URL as recipients of a letter from Georgetown Prep alumni regarding Kavanaugh's nomination.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Prep |
The high school attended by Judge Kavanaugh and other individuals mentioned in the text.
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| Senate Judiciary Committee |
The recipient of a letter from Georgetown Prep alumni in support of Judge Kavanaugh.
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| The Times |
A news organization accused in a statement of twisting a narrative and causing harm through 'shabby journalism'.
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Timeline (1 events)
c. 2018
Controversy during Judge Kavanaugh's nomination process regarding 'Renate' references in his high school yearbook.
United States
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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The state where Michael Walsh works as a bank executive.
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Relationships (4)
Judge Kavanaugh
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Peers / Alumni
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Mr. Davis, Mr. Kane, Tim Gaudette, Don Urgo Jr., Michael Walsh, Mr. Fishburne
All are identified as Georgetown Prep alumni or peers from the same era.
Text states she is 'a lawyer for Mr. Judge' (Kavanaugh).
Text states he issued a statement on their behalf.
She is the subject of their yearbook references. Friends of Ms. Dolphin denied any sexual contact between her and Kavanaugh or anyone in his circle.
Key Quotes (6)
"never bragged about sexual contact or anything like that with Ms. Dolphin."Source
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"These comments... were never controversial and did not impact ongoing relationships until The Times twisted and forced an untrue narrative. This shabby journalism is causing egregious harm to all involved, particularly our friend, and is simply beneath contempt."Source
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Quote #2
"You need a date / and it’s getting late / so don’t hesitate / to call Renate."Source
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Quote #3
"sharp intellectual ability, affable nature, and a practical and fair approach devoid of partisan purpose."Source
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Quote #4
"Those guys weren’t big on crushes... I think they felt that if a girl didn’t want to date them, then they must be gay. I’m serious."Source
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Quote #5
"sickened"Source
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