Published July 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET · Updated July 7, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
Former Representative Elaine Luria dismisses rape allegation against Platner as a distraction
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Former Representative Elaine Luria dismissed a rape allegation against Graham Platner as a distraction. The New York Times reportedly withheld coverage of the rape allegations against Platner last month. Democrats remain divided over how to handle the accusations.
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