Graham Platner denies damning new report alleging abuse as 'simply not true'

Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, denied allegations in a New York Times report that detailed claims from ex-girlfriends about rape fantasies, heavy drinking, and violent episodes, including an alleged incident where he pulled an ex-girlfriend from a taxi and pushed her into a room. Platner called the allegations 'not true' and attributed them to political motivation, while acknowledging past struggles with alcohol and combat-related trauma.