A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has accused him of sexual assault, according to a Politico report. The woman, Jenny Racicot, said Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her. Platner has denied the allegation, calling it categorically false.
Platner said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. He has canceled a handful of campaign town halls planned in Maine. The accusation has sparked a reflection on the best path forward for his campaign, Platner said in a video released on social media.
Accusation and Response
Racicot said she had been in an on-and-off relationship with Platner, but she cut off contact with him after the incident and told him it wasn’t consensual. Platner’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press.
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