Published July 6, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Platner denies sexual assault allegations as troubling, serious and false
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denied new sexual assault allegations from an ex-girlfriend, describing them as troubling, serious, and false. The allegation has fractured his online following, with some supporters turning against him.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when NPR reported it. Coverage has since grown to 12 independent outlets, including 7 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from ABC News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
