Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner denies sexual assault claim, considers 'best path forward'
Key facts
- •Graham Platner denies sexual assault allegation
- •Allegation made by former girlfriend Jenny Racicot
- •Platner considers 'best path forward' with his candidacy
- •Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego revoke endorsements
- •Platner calls allegation 'categorically false' and part of a 'smear' effort
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is denying a new allegation of sexual assault. Despite the denial, Platner said he is taking time to reflect on the best path forward with his candidacy.
Allegation Details
A former girlfriend of Platner, Jenny Racicot, 41, of Maine, alleges that in 2021, Platner showed up at her home unannounced and drunk, and forced himself on her. Platner flatly denied the allegation, calling it 'categorically false' and part of a broader 'smear' effort against him.
Reaction and Endorsements
Several prominent supporters, including Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego, have revoked their endorsements of Platner. Khanna called the allegations 'very serious and credible' and said Platner should drop out of the race. Gallego described the allegations as 'troubling and deeply serious' and rescinded his endorsement.
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