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Woman alleges sexual assault by Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner
5 sourcesFirst reported 15 days agoUpdated 14 days ago
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What all sources covered
- A woman named Jenny Racicot has accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her nearly five years ago.
- Platner, a Democratic candidate, has denied the allegations.
- The accusations have caused significant political fallout, leading some prominent party members and organizations to withdraw their support for Platner.
- The incident is reported to have major implications for the Democratic Party amid ongoing political drama.
- Racicot claims that Platner forced her to have sex despite her objections, according to multiple reports.
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Politico EuropeFirst
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Proto Thema+7h
Philenews+9h
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Politico Europe
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Politico Europe· 15 days ago
Politico Europe
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Politico Europe· 14 days ago

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Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault
The Guardian· 15 days ago

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Κρίση στους Δημοκρατικούς: Βουλευτής αντιμετωπίζει καταγγελία σεξουαλικής επίθεσης
Philenews· 15 days ago

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Κρίση στους Δημοκρατικούς μετά την καταγγελία σεξουαλικής επίθεσης κατά του Γκράχαμ Πλάτνερ
Proto Thema· 15 days ago