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Graham Platner Denies Abuse Allegations Amid Senate Race

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing multiple allegations of abusive behavior and disturbing conduct from several former girlfriends, which he has vehemently denied. The accusations have cast a shadow over his campaign in the final days before the primary election.

4 Jun, 15:30 — 5 Jun, 02:33
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NYTMostly Factual5h ago

Platner Denies Hurting Ex-Girlfriend and Says He Will Not Quit Senate Race

In an interview after The Times reported on his treatment of women he had dated, Graham Platner acknowledged “not exactly acting with the best behavior” after his military service.

By Tim Balk

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bloombergHigh16h ago

Graham Platner Is the Democrats’ Ken Paxton - Bloomberg.com

Graham Platner Is the Democrats’ Ken Paxton  Bloomberg.com

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The GuardianMostly Factual8h ago

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner rejects new allegations of abusive behavior

Platner says claims in New York Times article of physical misconduct and offensive remarks ‘politically motivated’ Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, has rejected an explosive new report about his treatment of women, insisting that allegations of abusive behavior are “politically motivated”. Platner, a progressive running for election in Maine, was responding to a New York Times article published on Thursday that included an interview with a Republican operative who acc...

By David Smith in Washington

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Fox NewsMixed7h ago

AOC dodges questions on abuse allegations, Nazi tattoo claims rocking Platner's campaign

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she needs time to review new allegations of aggressive behavior against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner reported by the New York Times

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cbcHigh11h ago

House committee asks U.S. DOJ to examine sexual abuse allegations made by ex-Epstein assistant

The chair of the congressional committee which has spent months interviewing witnesses about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell said Thursday it was advising the Justice Department to examine allegations concerning two men accused of sexual abuse by Sarah Kellen, a former Epstein assistant.

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forbes8h ago

Graham Platner Faces Accusations Of 'Toxic' Relationships And Disturbing Behavior—Days After Sexting Scandal - Forbes

Graham Platner Faces Accusations Of 'Toxic' Relationships And Disturbing Behavior—Days After Sexting Scandal  Forbes

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual8h ago

Who are Lyndsey Fifield, Jenny Racicot? Graham Platner faces further serious allegations; '…does not respect women'

Graham Platner's ex-girlfriends, Lyndsey Fifield, Jenny Racicot, described his behavior as troubling, demeaning and, in some instances, physically intimidating.

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