Platner Faces New Assault Allegations | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Democrat Graham Platner, poised to face Susan Collins in Maine’s Senate race, is now embroiled in fresh sexual assault allegations from a woman who claims he assaulted her in 2021 while intoxicated. Platner denies the claims, calling them false and troubling, and has canceled campaign events amid mounting pressure. This follows earlier controversy over a Nazi tattoo he says was from overseas service, undermining his veteran, working-class image. The accuser, who had a two-year on-again, off-again relationship with Platner, says her goal was to ensure voters see the full picture. With the DNC…