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Platner Under Fire Over Assault Allegations | Charleston News
A bombshell report has rocked the Maine Senate race, revealing serious sexual assault allegations against Democratic candidate Graham Platner — claims from an ex-girlfriend that he assaulted her in 2021 while intoxicated. Platner denies the accusations. In response, the Maine Democratic Party is demanding he step down by 5 p.m. July 13th, or risk being replaced on the ballot. Prominent Democrats are rallying behind survivors, arguing Platner’s candidacy is incompatible with leadership, especially as they aim to unseat Susan Collins. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has pledged to…
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