Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Graham Platner of Non-Consensual Condom Removal

Lyndsey Fifield, an ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee from Maine, accused him of removing condoms without her consent during their relationship from 2013 to 2015. She stated that he ignored her requests to wear protection, claiming he did so at least six times. This practice, known as "stealthing," is recognized as a form of sexual battery in some jurisdictions, including Maine. The Platner campaign has denied the allegations, describing them as politically motivated. Fifield previously accused Platner of physical abuse and has come forward to support another accuser, Jenny Racicot, who has made similar allegations against Platner. The allegations have prompted calls from some Democratic leaders, including Senator Bernie Sanders, for Platner to withdraw from the race. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee would not support Platner's campaign if he remains the nominee. Maine Democrats have until July 13 to replace him on the ballot.