Graham Platner ‘taking time to reflect' on future of Maine Senate campaign after new report alleges sexual assault
Multiple people told POLITICO Racicot’s account was consistent, while Platner denied the allegations of physical misconduct.
- A woman accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her in 2021, an allegation he has denied.
- Platner said the allegation is false and announced he is taking time to consider the future of his Senate campaign following the report.
- The allegation adds to ongoing scrutiny of Platner's campaign and has prompted questions about its path forward ahead of key election deadlines.
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Graham Platner, Democratic candidate in the state of Maine for a seat in the U.S. Senate, denied on Monday a charge of sexual assault by a former companion, after several months of a campaign already undermined by several scandals.
Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old former partner of Graham Platner, told the U.S. media Politico that he allegedly forced him into a sexual relationship almost five years ago, while he was intoxicated.
Graham Platner Weighs 'Best Path Forward' in Senate Race After Denying Sexual Assault Allegation
Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner said Monday he is reconsidering the future of his campaign after a woman who previously dated him accused him of sexual assault. The post Graham Platner Weighs ‘Best Path Forward’ in Senate Race After Denying Sexual Assault Allegation appeared first on Breitbart.
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