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Platner Under Fire Over Sexual Assault Claims | Wilmington News
Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is under fire after his former girlfriend accused him of rape in late 2021, claiming he broke into her home while intoxicated and forced himself on her — a claim he denies. This isn’t his first controversy: earlier this year, another ex-girlfriend alleged emotional abuse and alcohol-fueled intimidation, also denied by Platner. The mounting allegations have led major Democratic donors to withdraw endorsements, pressuring him to step aside before a July 13 deadline. Compounding the fallout, Platner’s 2018 Reddit post condemning Republicans for…
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