U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner has been accused of sexual impropriety just a day after facing a rape allegation. The Washington Post reported that Platner's ex-girlfriend, Lyndsey Fifield, alleged he removed condoms during intercourse without her consent. Fifield previously accused Platner of physical misconduct, claiming he left marks on her body and once held her against a door. Platner's campaign has denied these allegations, calling them "categorically false and politically motivated." Platner is running against Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine. Another woman, Jenny Racicot, has accused Platner of rape, stating he entered her home while intoxicated and assaulted her in 2021. Platner has denied these claims as well. As a major campaign deadline approaches, several of Platner's supporters, including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, have urged him to withdraw from the race, emphasizing the need for accountability regarding the allegations.
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Graham Platner Faces New Allegations Amid Campaign Challenges
Graham Platner, a U.S. Senate candidate, faces new allegations of sexual impropriety following a rape accusation. His ex-girlfriend claims he removed condoms during sex without consent, while another woman has accused him of rape. Platner's campaign has denied the allegations, and several prominent supporters have called for him to withdraw from the race as a deadline approaches.
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Graham Platner Faces New Allegations Amid Campaign Challenges