Platner Faces Sexual Assault Allegations | US News

A damning allegation has rocked Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner, with a former partner accusing him of drunkenly assaulting her in 2021 after she asked him to stop—claiming the encounter was non-consensual. Platner denies the claims, calling them “categorically false,” but the fallout is swift: major backers including Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Ruben Gallego, and End Citizens United are pulling support, citing the seriousness of the allegations. Already a controversial figure due to a Nazi tattoo and past social media missteps, Platner’s campaign, which won the primary in April, now faces a pivotal moment. With state law allowing him to be replaced by July 13th, he’s canceled town halls and released a video saying he’s “reflecting on the best path forward,” acknowledging the political reality. The coming weeks will decide whether he stays in the race—or if the Democratic ticket finds a new face on the ballot. 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/e84c3160154169a2