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Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Denies New Sexual Assault Allegations

Platner addresses allegations in a video, stating his campaign is considering the best way forward.

Jul 6, 2026, 10:41 PM The Hill

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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday publicly denied new sexual assault allegations against him. In a two-minute video posted online, Platner said, "Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically false."

He also stated that his Democratic campaign is "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward."

The remarks come amid ongoing political developments involving other figures, including President Trump’s inquiry related to FIFA and a penalty involving Balogun, though these events are separate from Platner’s statement.

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