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Platner Under Fire Over Assault Allegations | Texas News
Allegations of sexual assault against U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner have erupted, with an ex-girlfriend accusing him of forcing her into sex in 2021 while intoxicated. Platner denies the claims. In response, the Maine Democratic Party is demanding his withdrawal by July 13 at 5 PM, or risk losing their nomination. Prominent Democrats, including Senate President Mattie Daughtry, the Speaker of the House, and the gubernatorial candidate, are rallying behind the call, stressing that survivors must be believed and that sexual violence has no place in public office. The Democratic…
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