The Kavanaugh’s would have tried to destroy her then as they will now. Again, many rape victims are scared to come forward. Better late than never. She has likely found the courage now because she finally has defenders who can counter what Kavanaugh would try to do to her.
But, you have to admit that it's awful convenient that she finally got the courage to bring it up now, when it is nominated for SCOTUS.
Had he not been nominated, would this have gone with Ford to her grave?
And, if she had brought this up before, and they destroyed her for it then, it would be a whole lot more believable now, even if nothing came of it then.
Victims are also accountable if they are too scared to bring it to light. They risk the lives of others by keeping quiet and letting a rapist walk without challenge.