rape allegation
Coverage of rape allegation in the Nexus archive.
- Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for US Senate, exits race after rape allegation
Graham Platner, a U.S. Senate candidate, exits his race following a rape allegation. The incident is cited as the reason for his withdrawal.
- Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape
Graham Platner ended his campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after facing a rape allegation, leading to the withdrawal of top Democrats' support. His campaign was marked by repeated scandals.
- Graham Platner suspends campaign for Maine Senate seat after rape allegation
Graham Platner suspended his campaign for Maine's U.S. Senate seat following a rape allegation, denying the claims and attributing his decision to political pressures. He lost support from Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee ceased financial backing. Platner had faced prior controversies, including a 2013 Reddit thread criticizing sexual assault victims and a Nazi tattoo he later covered.
- Platner drops out of crucial Senate race after bombshell rape allegation torpedoes campaign
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign amid a rape allegation, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to replace him on the general election ballot before a July 13 deadline. Platner's exit follows a primary victory and escalating pressure from Democrats, though he denied the allegations as false.
- Platner drops out of crucial Senate race after bombshell rape allegation torpedoes campaign
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign amid a rape allegation, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to replace him before a critical deadline. Platner's exit impacts the Senate race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which is pivotal for the GOP's Senate majority.
- Maine Democrats prepare for potential of Platner exiting Senate race
Maine Democrats are preparing for the possibility that Graham Platner will exit the U.S. Senate race following an allegation of rape. The party is developing a replacement process, and Platner's campaign has lost major endorsements and fundraising support.
- The Trump effect: Why Dems embraced a Platner time bomb
Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat, faced private concerns over a Nazi tattoo, social media rants, and rumors about past relationships with women before a rape allegation emerged. Democratic leaders ignored these issues, rationalizing Platner's potential as a Senate candidate, while his media consultants at Fight Agency downplayed controversies. The situation highlights how Trump's influence has pressured Democrats to prioritize political gains over addressing internal values conflicts.
- Far-left Platner supporter melts down after new scandal, accuses media of 'politically assassinating' him
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.
- The Memo: Platner debacle inflames factional turmoil among Democrats
A credible rape allegation against Graham Platner is likely to end his Senate campaign, despite his denial. The situation is intensifying tensions within the Democratic Party.
- Democrats scramble to save Maine race after Platner implosion
Democrats are working to save a Senate race in Maine after Graham Platner faces a new rape allegation. Platner has denied the accusation but is losing support, with his campaign's future uncertain.
- Platner’s three-day vetting job comes back to haunt Dems as rape allegation rocks Senate bid
Graham Platner's Senate campaign is unraveling due to a rape allegation and other controversies, including Nazi-linked tattoos and explicit texts, which were not fully uncovered by a brief, low-cost $6,250 background check conducted over three days. Democratic strategist Dan Moraff, who oversaw the vetting, acknowledged the check missed key details but defended Platner's candidacy despite his past statements.
- Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid
Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faced widespread Democratic support withdrawal after a rape allegation by Jenny Racicot. Prominent Democrats including Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna rescinded endorsements, urging Platner to end his campaign despite his denial of the accusations.
- Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid
Democrats withdrew support from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner following a rape allegation by Jenny Racicot. Prominent supporters like Elizabeth Warren, Ro Khanna, Martin Heinrich, and Ruben Gallego called for him to end his campaign after the accusation. Platner denied the allegation but faced widespread backlash leading to his campaign's collapse.
- Schumer and Gillibrand call on Graham Platner to ‘immediately withdraw’ from Maine Senate race after rape allegation
Schumer and Gillibrand, New York Democrats, urged Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following a rape allegation. The DSCC released a statement condemning the allegations as disturbing.
- Rep. Ro Khanna — one of Graham Platner’s biggest congressional supporters — urges embattled candidate to end Maine Senate bid after rape allegation
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) urged Graham Platner to end his Senate bid in Maine following a rape allegation against him. The call for Platner to withdraw comes after the accusation was made public.
- Katie Price will be called as a witness in trial of her ex-husband Kieran Hayler as he appears in court accused of raping 13-year-old girl in 2016
Katie Price is set to be called as a witness in the criminal trial of her ex-husband Kieran Hayler, who is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2016. The case involves serious criminal allegations that will be heard in court with Price providing testimony.
- Multimillionaire Superdry co-founder, 54, denies raping a drunk woman and tells court it was 'evident what she wanted to happen'
A 54-year-old co-founder of fashion brand Superdry has denied allegations of raping a drunk woman, claiming in court that 'it was evident what she wanted to happen.'