Sexual assault allegation

SF Democrats set a date for the D8 endorsement following a sexual assault allegation that has disrupted the race. Becerra's low-visibility campaign may harm down-ballot Democrats, while Pelosi continues to fund Chan.

82 of 125 ICC members voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan amid a sexual assault allegation from an ex-aide. The vote does not affect the ICC's case against Netanyahu and Gallant, which can only be withdrawn by ICC judges.

Democrats face internal conflict between moderates and democratic socialists, with candidates dropping out due to scandals in Wisconsin and Maine. Republicans struggle with Trump's influence and a war with Iran disrupting economic messaging.

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer recruited by out-of-state consultants to run for U.S. Senate in Maine, withdrew after a sexual assault allegation. His campaign, led by Daniel Moraff and Morris Katz, portrayed him as a charismatic outsider to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The scandal has raised questions about the viability of the consultants' candidate recruitment model and its impact on their political influence.

Rep. Ro Khanna expressed regret for endorsing Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race. Platner withdrew from the race against Susan Collins after an ex-girlfriend alleged sexual assault in 2021.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate race, ending a campaign backed by progressive leaders. His withdrawal followed a sexual assault allegation he denied, prompting Maine Democrats to seek a new nominee before July 27.

Graham Platner submitted his withdrawal from Maine's U.S. Senate race, ending his campaign amid a sexual assault allegation he denies. Maine Democrats must now find a replacement candidate by July 27 to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race critical for Senate control.

Graham Platner suspended his Senate campaign following a sexual assault allegation, prompting Democrats in Maine to seek replacements to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced her Senate campaign to replace Graham Platner. Bellows, who lost the Democratic gubernatorial primary, joins other contenders for the Democratic nomination and faces scrutiny over her 2014 Senate loss to Susan Collins.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine US Senate race following a sexual assault allegation, prompting his former backers to seek a progressive replacement to prevent the nomination from going to an establishment Democrat. Progressive groups and lawmakers are now divided on whether to support a successor or wait for the party's replacement process to conclude.

Graham Platner’s campaign collapsed following a POLITICO report of a new sexual assault allegation against him. The article details how the campaign unraveled in the days after the allegation was published.

Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, announced his exit from the race following a sexual assault allegation. He had previously weathered multiple controversies.

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, is ending his campaign following sexual assault allegations. He accused the Democratic establishment and corporate media of undermining his campaign in an 11-minute video.

Graham Platner has suspended his Senate campaign following a sexual assault allegation. He was running for the Senate in Maine as the Democratic candidate.

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 Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins following a sexual assault allegation. A woman accused him of the assault five years ago.

Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine has collapsed following a sexual assault allegation that he denies. Democrats have called for him to end his bid, but he has not yet withdrawn.

Maine Democrats are not showing strong interest in an endorsement from Graham Platner, who faces a sexual assault allegation. When asked, only one replacement candidate expressed a desire for his support.

Graham Platner, Maine's US Senate nominee, faces accusations of attempting to influence the process to replace him amid calls for his withdrawal following a sexual assault allegation he denies. Platner has stated he is reflecting on his next steps.

Stephen King retracted support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after allegations of sexual assault emerged. King stated Platner should withdraw from the Senate race if the allegations are true.

Graham Platner's Senate campaign faces collapse due to a sexual assault allegation, but his outsider status as a progressive oysterman reflects a broader trend of anti-establishment candidates in American politics. Despite controversies including a Nazi symbol tattoo and extramarital sexting, Platner initially gained support by challenging Democratic leadership's preferred candidate, Gov. Janet Mills, in a key race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Democrats are considering replacements for Graham Platner amid a sexual assault allegation. Platner has not withdrawn from the Maine Senate race and denies the claim. Political strategists T.W. Arrighi and Matt Bennett provide analysis.

Graham Platner is under pressure to withdraw from the Maine Senate race due to a sexual assault allegation he denies. He must drop out by July 13 to avoid remaining the Democratic nominee.

A new sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner has disrupted the U.S. Senate race in Maine, raising concerns about Democrats' chances of securing a Senate majority.

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.

Democrats are considering options to replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race after he faces calls to withdraw due to a sexual assault allegation. Platner has denied the claims and stated he is reflecting on the best path forward.

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.

Stephen King is supporting Senate candidate Graham Platner amid a sexual assault allegation from ex Jenny Racicot, which Platner denies. King expressed hope Platner doesn't drop out, while conservative figures criticized his stance. Platner has not committed to withdrawing from the race.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation. The incident has prompted demands for his removal from the campaign.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after a sexual assault allegation. The controversy has led to demands for his withdrawal from the race.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to withdraw after a sexual assault allegation. The article notes the controversy surrounding his candidacy.

Graham Platner faces calls to end his Senate bid after a sexual assault allegation. The NATO summit begins in Turkey. The U.S. men's World Cup campaign ends with a loss to Belgium.

A woman who dated Graham Platner claims he forced her to have sex against her will. The Maine Democratic Senate nominee denies the allegation, and Democrats are calling for him to withdraw from the Senate race. Aaron Zitner from The Wall Street Journal is reporting on the issue.

Platner, a Maine Democrat running for Senate, stated that his campaign will consider the 'path forward' following a sexual assault allegation. He denied the allegation, calling it 'false.'

Platner and his Senate campaign denied sexual assault allegations made by Maine resident Jenny Racicot in a POLITICO article. The campaign is taking 'time to reflect' on its next steps following the accusations.

Graham Platner is considering the 'best path forward' in the Maine Senate race after denying a sexual assault allegation. He addressed a town hall event in York, Maine.

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine's Senate race, is considering his campaign's future after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Platner denied the allegation but said he is weighing next steps while seeking to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner's campaign is reflecting on its path forward after Politico reported a former date's allegation of sexual assault. Platner called the allegations false and troubling.

Lurie has no plans to endorse candidates in the D8 and D10 races and will not support ally Manny Yekutiel. Yekutiel is facing a recent sexual assault allegation.

Political organizer Brad Joseph Chapin alleges that Manny Yekutiel, a District 8 supervisor candidate, sexually assaulted him in 2020. Attorney General Bonta and other officials have withdrawn endorsements for Yekutiel following the allegation.