Platner Faces Sexual Assault Allegation | Roanoke News

A shocking sexual assault allegation has rocked Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who denies the claims outright and has canceled key campaign events. The accuser, a former partner, says Platner forced himself on her in 2021 while intoxicated, after she told him to stop — and she cut off contact immediately afterward. With Platner having just won the Democratic nomination, the race now hinges on a tight July 13 deadline to withdraw and allow party officials until July 27 to pick a replacement — setting the stage for a high-stakes political reckoning in Maine. 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/bb8b74afd84216af