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Platner Returns Amid Assault Allegations | Charleston News
Graham Platner, who dropped out of the Democratic Senate race after sexual assault allegations from a former girlfriend, is staging a comeback with his first public appearance since then set for September 7 in Ellsworth. Despite winning the nomination in June amid prior controversies, his return has sparked backlash from two women who’ve accused him of misconduct — Jenny Racicot, who claims sexual assault, and Lyndsey Fifield, who alleges physical violence. Together, they’ve issued a joint statement condemning his re-entry into the spotlight, adding tension to what’s shaping up as a pivotal…
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