Lyndsey Fifield, an ex-girlfriend of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, alleged that he repeatedly removed condoms during intercourse without her consent. In an interview with the Washington Post, Fifield stated, "He would pull condoms off... in a sneaky way. He wouldn’t tell me." She estimated that this occurred at least six times. A friend of Fifield's, Emily Zanotti, corroborated her account, noting that Fifield was very upset upon discovering the condom removals. The incidents allegedly took place in Washington, DC, where there are no specific laws against the practice known as "stealthing." Platner has denied these allegations, which he claims are politically motivated. This accusation follows another allegation from a different ex-girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, who accused Platner of rape in 2021. Following these allegations, support for Platner among Democratic leaders has diminished significantly, with several calling for him to withdraw from the race. Platner is currently considering his options regarding the campaign against incumbent Senator Susan Collins.
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Graham Platner's ex-girlfriend alleges non-consensual condom removal during sex
Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faces allegations from ex-girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield that he removed condoms without consent during sex. This follows a separate allegation from another ex-girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, who accused him of rape. In light of these claims, several Democratic leaders have urged Platner to withdraw from the race.
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Graham Platner's ex-girlfriend alleges non-consensual condom removal during sex