Lyndsey Fifield, the ex-girlfriend of Maine Democrat Graham Platner, criticized The New York Times for its reporting on her allegations of abuse during their relationship from 2013 to 2015. She claimed that the newspaper omitted key details and altered the narrative to align with Platner's Senate campaign. Fifield stated that she was convinced by the Times to share her story but felt betrayed when the final article did not include accounts from other women or corroborating evidence she provided. Platner has denied the allegations of physical abuse. The Times has not yet commented on the matter.
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Accuser of Graham Platner Criticizes New York Times Coverage of Abuse Allegations
Lyndsey Fifield, who dated Graham Platner, accused The New York Times of misrepresenting her allegations of abuse in its coverage. She expressed disappointment over omitted details and the focus on her story rather than those of other women. Platner has denied the abuse allegations.
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- ✕ ripped The New York Times for watering down
- ✕ twisted the story into a narrative driven by Platner's Senate campaign
- ✕ violating the trust of his victims
- ✕ shattering the trust I placed in them
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Graham Platner Abuse Accuser Says New York Times ‘Twisted’ Her Story In ‘Gift’ To Dems
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Accuser of Graham Platner Criticizes New York Times Coverage of Abuse Allegations
