Graham Platner accuser says New York Times journalists ‘twisted’ her story Lyndsey Fifield, who accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of toxic behavior, claims The New York Times manipulated her narrative. Fifield alleges the journalists twisted her story into a “gift” to Platner’s campaign, while Platner acknowledges past struggles with PTSD and alcohol, taking responsibility for being “far from a perfect boyfriend.”

• Lyndsey Fifield accused The New York Times of manipulating her allegations against Graham Platner to benefit his campaign.
• Fifield claims journalists Katie Glueck and Lisa Lerer twisted her story, which she never wanted to tell.
• She alleged Platner exhibited “unsettling” emotional abuse, including volatile behavior, grabbing her, and making comments about using rape as a power.
• Platner, who is running to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, has spoken openly about struggles with PTSD from his combat tours.
• Fifield also stated she was the one who leaked information about Platner’s Totenkopf tattoo, disproving his claims of ignorance about the symbol.
• Platner acknowledged his past behavior as a “dark period” and takes responsibility, attributing it to undiagnosed PTSD and alcohol use.