Platner Faces Assault Allegations | Virginia Beach News

A shocking allegation has erupted against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner: a former partner, Jenny Racicot, claims he sexually assaulted her in 2021 while intoxicated and forcibly entered her home—despite her telling him to stop. She cut off contact afterward and confirmed the encounter was non-consensual. Platner denies everything outright, calling the claims “categorically false,” and says he’s weighing his campaign’s next steps amid mounting political pressure. He’s already canceled several town halls, and his team remains silent as the state watches closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6dc5dd8a7071e82b