Jenny Racicot

A political adviser to Graham Platner’s Senate campaign stated the team advised him to suspend his candidacy immediately upon learning of a rape allegation, but the campaign publicly denied the claim when asked by CNN on July 6 before Platner suspended his run two days later. The accuser, Jenny Racicot, alleged Platner raped her in 2021, which he denied as false and politically motivated.

A political adviser to Graham Platner's Senate campaign faced scrutiny for conflicting claims about when the campaign advised Platner to suspend his candidacy following a rape allegation. The campaign publicly denied the claim when asked by CNN on July 6, but Platner suspended his run two days later. Accuser Jenny Racicot alleged the rape occurred in 2021, which Platner denied as false and politically motivated.

Graham Platner, accused of rape by former partner Jenny Racicot, suspended his campaign for U.S. Senate. Politico reported details of the alleged 2021 incident, including Racicot's communications with a therapist and a boyfriend, while Platner denied the accusations.

Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's U.S. Senate race following a sexual assault accusation, citing political structures as the reason. His exit complicates Democrats' Senate majority hopes, requiring a replacement by July 27.

Graham Platner has dropped out due to credible sexual assault allegations from his former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot. The allegations are described as a dealbreaker.

Graham Platner suspended his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat in Maine after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Platner denied the allegations but cited systemic political challenges as the reason for his withdrawal, while the Maine Democratic Party and national figures disavowed his campaign.

Cheyenne Hunt, a lawyer and executive director of Reckoning Action, expressed relief over Graham Platner's withdrawal from the Maine Senate race and praised Democrats for prioritizing values. Hunt, who linked allegations against Platner and former Rep. Eric Swalwell, withdrew support from Platner after ex-partners described his behavior as 'reckless' and 'unsettling'.

Graham Platner, Maine Senate Democratic nominee, suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. Jenny Racicot accused Platner of forcing himself on her in 2021. The Maine Democratic Party plans to hold a convention to select a new nominee by July 27.

Graham Platner, the Maine Senate Democratic nominee, suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. He denied the claims but faces calls to withdraw, with the party planning a convention to select a new nominee.

Sen. John Fetterman criticized Graham Platner after the latter dropped out of the Maine U.S. Senate race following a rape allegation. Platner faced multiple scandals, including sexual misconduct and domestic abuse allegations, and denied the rape claim in an 11-minute video. Fetterman called Platner a 'dead man walking' and accused him of being a 'total piece of trash.'

Graham Platner plans to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault claim, which has intensified divisions within the Democratic Party. He criticized Washington leaders for interfering in the candidate replacement process and denied the allegations as 'categorically false'.

Graham Platner, the Democratic primary winner for Maine's U.S. Senate race, dropped out after a sexual assault accusation led to loss of party support. Platner denied the allegations, attributing his exit to political structures rather than the accusation, and the Maine Democratic Party must now find a replacement by July 21.

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville criticized Democrats for failing to vet Graham Platner during his Senate campaign, as new sexual assault allegations emerge. Maine resident Jenny Racicot accused Platner of rape, while Platner has denied the claim. Carville previously defended Platner amid earlier controversies but now calls the lack of candidate vetting a failure of political norms.

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, announced his withdrawal from the race following a sexual assault allegation. The incident has sparked internal party conflict and threatens Democrats' efforts to regain control of the Senate.

Lyndsey Fifield, an accuser of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, alleges The New York Times used guilt-tripping tactics to pressure her into speaking out about Platner's sexual misconduct. The article details how Times reporters connected Fifield with another accuser, Jenny Racicot, and focused on Fifield's conservative politics in their coverage. Platner dropped out of the Senate race following rape allegations from Racicot and other accusations of sexual misconduct.

Graham Platner, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Maine, announced his withdrawal from the race following a sexual assault allegation. His exit could disrupt Democratic efforts to regain Senate control and highlights internal party divisions.

Graham Platner plans to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation. His exit may impact Democratic unity and the Senate race, with Jenny Racicot alleging non-consensual sex. Platner denied the claim but faced loss of support from leaders like Bernie Sanders.

Graham Platner plans to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation. He denied the claim but cited the need for an open replacement process, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party.

Graham Platner, a Maine U.S. Senate candidate, withdrew from the race after a woman accused him of sexual assault in a Politico article. Platner denied the allegations but faced mounting pressure following the report and prior controversies, including a Nazi symbol tattoo and explicit text messages. A nonprofit group, Reckoning Action, supported the accuser, who cited a moral conflict in coming forward despite Platner's progressive platform.

Graham Platner ended his Maine Senate campaign amid allegations of sexual assault reported by Jenny Racicot. Democratic leadership and progressive backers withdrew support, leading to his withdrawal. Platner denied the allegations but suspended campaign operations.

Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger, a Rockland Democrat and former nurse, is being encouraged by embattled Senate nominee Graham Platner to consider replacing him if he withdraws from the race. Geiger has not been officially named as a replacement, and Platner has not formally dropped out. She stated she would not 'throw Graham under the bus' and described Platner as 'a man becoming a better man' despite allegations against him.

Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger is being urged by embattled Senate nominee Graham Platner to consider replacing him on the ballot if he withdraws. Geiger, a Rockland Democrat, stated Platner called her to discuss the possibility but clarified she has not been named as the replacement. She emphasized she would not 'throw Graham under the bus' or accuse accuser Jenny Racicot of falsehoods.

Graham Platner's top political strategists have urged him to drop out of the Maine U.S. Senate race following a sexual assault accusation. Platner, who claimed victory in the Democratic primary, has not yet officially resigned but is expected to do so by July 13, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to select a replacement.

Stephen King deleted a post initially expressing hope that Graham Platner does not drop out of the Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegations. King later clarified he was not defending Platner and stated that if Platner committed rape, he should step down, though his posts faced continued backlash. Jenny Racicot accused Platner of forcing her to have sex in 2021, which he denied.

Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, faces a rape accusation from his ex-girlfriend Jenny Racicot, leading to calls from Democratic politicians for him to drop out of the race to avoid being on the general election ballot. Platner's campaign denies the allegations, claiming they are orchestrated by out-of-state operatives, but messages from 2023 support the claim. The accusation adds to a series of controversies surrounding his campaign, including a Nazi tattoo, sexting scandal, and Reddit posts criticizing sexual assault, Black people, and rural voters.

U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner faces a second sexual misconduct allegation from ex-girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield, who claims he removed condoms during sex, and a rape accusation from Jenny Racicot, who alleges he raped her in 2021. Platner must decide by July 13 whether to withdraw from the race, which would allow the Democratic Party to replace him.

U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner faces a second sexual misconduct allegation, with ex-girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield claiming he removed condoms during sex despite her explicit requests to wear them. Another accuser, Jenny Racicot, alleges Platner raped her in 2021 while they were in a relationship. Platner must withdraw by July 13 to allow a replacement Democratic candidate in the race against Senator Susan Collins.

Far-left podcaster Cenk Uygur defended Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner after a rape allegation emerged, with Platner denying the claims and facing political backlash. Uygur accused media of targeting Platner due to his anti-Israel stance and opposition to corporate PACs.

Credible allegations of sexual assault against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner have led to the withdrawal of endorsements from prominent figures like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. The article questions why Platner's prior history of controversial behavior, including a Nazi tattoo, was not sufficient to disqualify him earlier.

Graham Platner faces abandonment by key press allies following a rape allegation, prompting calls for him to suspend his Maine Senate campaign. Politico reported that an ex-partner accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021, which he denies. Prominent supporters like Jon Favreau and Krystal Ball reversed their stance, urging Platner to step aside due to the allegations.

Maine's U.S. Senate race, a key battleground for Democrats seeking to regain control of Congress, has been disrupted by new sexual assault allegations against Democratic candidate Graham Platner. The allegations led to revoked endorsements and calls for Platner to exit the race, complicating Democrats' strategy to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins.

Platner faces pressure to exit the Maine Senate race following sexual assault allegations by Maine resident Jenny Racicot. Platner has denied the allegations, but calls for him to withdraw from the race are increasing.

Sen. Bernie Sanders urged Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to step aside following a sexual assault allegation from a former romantic partner. Platner denies the claim, which involves an incident in 2021 where he allegedly entered a woman's home while drunk and assaulted her. Supporters are divided, with some expressing heartbreak and others urging him to remain in the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Sen. Bernie Sanders urged Graham Platner to drop out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. Platner denies the claim but has not resigned, while a woman alleges he assaulted her in 2021. Supporters express divided reactions, with some calling for his resignation and others defending his campaign.

Graham Platner, a Maine Senate nominee, faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, leading to calls for him to resign. Platner denies the allegation and has paused campaign events, causing Democrats to reconsider their strategy in the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. A supporter expressed heartbreak and uncertainty about continuing to support him.

Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, prompting Democrats to reconsider their support as the party scrambles to address the impact on the Senate race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner denies the allegations and has not resigned, but the controversy threatens Democrats' chances of winning the Senate.

Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, leading to calls for his resignation and causing Democratic leaders to reconsider their support. Platner denies the claims and has paused campaign events, but the controversy threatens the Democratic effort to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, leading to withdrawn endorsements and internal party turmoil. Platner denied the accusation but paused his campaign, while Democratic leaders urged him to withdraw to secure the critical Senate race against Republican Susan Collins.

Nato leaders meet in Ankara to address US President Donald Trump's demands for increased defense spending, as tensions rise over budget contributions and US troop reductions in Europe. Trump criticized Nato members for insufficient defense budgets, while Platner denied allegations of non-consensual behavior.

Graham Platner's campaign faces new allegations of sexual misconduct, leading Democrats to call for his withdrawal and consider replacements like Troy Jackson amid a July 13 deadline for dropping out. Key Democrats, including Ro Khanna and Chuck Schumer, have shifted support to potential replacements, while Platner denies the allegations and has not confirmed plans to exit.