Leading US Democrats withdraw support for Platner after assault allegations

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Monday’s accusations are the latest in a long string of controversies surrounding the Maine Democratic Senate candidate.
Leading US Democrats are withdrawing their support from Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner after a former girlfriend accused the politician of sexual assault.
In an exclusive interview with media outlet Politico published on Monday, Jenny Racicot alleged that Platner forced her to have nonconsensual sex in late 2021.

Leading US Democrats are withdrawing their support from Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner after a former girlfriend accused the politician of sexual assault.

Monday’s accusations are the latest in a long string of controversies surrounding the Maine Democratic Senate candidate.
In an exclusive interview with media outlet Politico published on Monday, Jenny Racicot alleged that Platner forced her to have nonconsensual sex in late 2021.

Sources: Al Jazeera, The Hill