Graham Platner denies damning new report alleging abuse as ‘simply not true’ Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner vehemently denied new allegations of rape fantasies, heavy drinking, and violent episodes detailed in a New York Times report. Platner asserted that serious allegations of physical altercations were untrue and politically motivated, while admitting to past struggles with alcohol after combat service. The candidate also faced prior controversies, including a Nazi-symbol-like tattoo, controversial Reddit comments, and explicit messages sent to multiple women while married.

• Graham Platner denied allegations of rape fantasies, heavy drinking, and violent episodes from ex-girlfriends, calling them ‘simply not true’.
• He specifically refuted claims of physical altercations, stating they were made by a ‘politically motivated’ individual.
• Platner acknowledged struggling with alcohol use and being a ‘not a good boyfriend’ during a ‘dark period’ after combat service.
• Previous controversies surrounding Platner include a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, controversial Reddit comments, and sending explicit messages to women while married.
• Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, released a video defending him and his campaign.
• The campaign previously criticized one accuser, Lyndsey Fifield, as a ‘lifelong GOP operative’.