The Democratic Senate candidate in Maine responded to a Politico report in which a woman accused him of forcing her to have sex nearly five years ago. Platner, who has praised Hamas, denied the allegations and said he is reflecting on the way forward, Israeli media report.
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, said he is 'taking time to reflect on the right way forward' after a Politico report detailed allegations that he forced a woman to have sex with him nearly five years ago. Platner, who has praised Hamas, denied the accusations, according to N12.
The report, published by Politico, quotes 41-year-old Jenny Rassico from Maine, who said Platner forced her to have sex despite her repeated objections. Platner strongly denies the allegations.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, the allegations emerged after Platner canceled campaign events. Platner won the Democratic primary in June with 75% of the vote, despite facing controversy over a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol and prior allegations about his behavior toward women.
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