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He Hasn't Raped ANYONE ... That We Know Of: Check Out the New La-HOO-Za-HER Maine Dems Are Pushing

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He Hasn't Raped ANYONE ... That We Know Of: Check Out the New La-HOO-Za-HER Maine Dems Are Pushing
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Twitchy

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· Jul 9, 2026

He Hasn't Raped ANYONE ... That We Know Of: Maine Dems REALLY Scraping Bottom of the Barrel With This Guy

He Hasn't Raped ANYONE ... That We Know Of: Maine Dems REALLY Scraping Bottom of the Barrel With This Guy

Salon

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· Jul 6, 2026

Time’s up for Graham Platner

The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy

Conservative Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic #MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor

In June, the New York Times reported that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, fantasized about raping a home intruder in order to prove he was dominant.The post ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor appeared first on .

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Nazi Tattoo Should Have Been Enough

Scandal-ridden Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has been accused of rape. Democrats are finally turning on him. They should have done so a long time ago.

Global News

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· Jul 3, 2026

There may be more victims in N.S. historical sex assault case, RCMP says

A Brooklyn, N.S., man is facing sexual assault charges involving youths and police believe there may be other victims who haven't come forward yet.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

Graham Platner weighs Senate bid after new sexual assault allegation

Graham Platner faces a new sexual assault allegation as he weighs his U.S. Senate campaign against Maine's Sen. Susan Collins. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 24, 2026

Raging Trump, 80, Unravels in Overnight Meltdown at Nemesis

Magali Cohen/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesDonald Trump picked up where he left off as he raged at one of his key political foes in a morning Truth Social rant—hours after targeting him late at night.The president, 80, tore into Dan Goldman, the New York Democratic congressman and chief investigator during Trump’s first impeachment trial, in two separate posts.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Townhall

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· Jul 7, 2026

This Democrat Just Called Rape Allegations Against Graham Platner 'Shiny New Thing to Scare People'

This Democrat Just Called Rape Allegations Against Graham Platner 'Shiny New Thing to Scare People'

Drudge Report

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· Jul 4, 2026

Launches Dead-of-Night Attacks on Dems...

Launches Dead-of-Night Attacks on Dems... (First column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Trump seeks to put himself center stage for Independence Day... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

MS NOW

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· Jul 6, 2026

Woman accuses Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault

The scandal-plagued Democrat denied the allegations, saying his campaign is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward.” The post Woman accuses Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault appeared first on MS NOW.

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump on Platner rape allegations: ‘A lot of people say big falsehoods’

President Trump weighed in on the accusations against former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Wednesday, questioning whether people should believe the sexual assault allegations against the Democrat. “It's really a question of whether or not you believe the woman. A lot of people say big falsehoods,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One. “He's...

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 9, 2026

Disturbing Allegations Emerge Against Another Democrat Candidate

On Monday, the same day rape allegations shook the campaign of Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, the San Francisco Chronicle published an investigation into a separate allegation involving San Francisco cafe owner and Board of Supervisors candidate Manny Yekutiel. The allegation dates back to 2020. According to the Chronicle, LGBT activist Brad Chapin accused []

Politizoom

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· Jul 7, 2026

Blanche Stumbles Over Epstein (Again)

This is getting laughable. And *vexing*. If anything, Todd Blanche is doing *worse* than Pam Blondi at handling Epstein Files issues. His façade is cracking. But Trump apparently still wants him as AG, since we haven’t gotten any news about someone else. He is better at getting in trouble in court. So there actually is

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 29, 2026

Former sports coach told gardaí he 'never heard of' some complainants he allegedly abused

The man is accused of indecently assaulting four girls in the 1970s and 1980s, and attempting to rape one of them.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Graham Platner responds to shocking sexual assault allegations

Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner has been accused of sexual assault. News organisation Politico reported an exclusive story regarding a woman who dated Platner. The woman accused Platner of forcing her to have sex with him nearly five years ago. The Maine Democrat denied the allegations, saying “any accusation of non-consensual behaviour is categorically untrue”. 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Raciot discussed with POLITICO the alleged incident, in which she detailed her relationship with Platner.

RedState

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· Jul 7, 2026

Platner Rape Accuser’s Reason for Not Coming Forward Sooner Is Peak Liberal Mind Virus

Platner Rape Accuser’s Reason for Not Coming Forward Sooner Is Peak Liberal Mind Virus

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Graham Platner of Sexual Assault

Graham Platner, Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, has been accused of sexual assault by his ex-girlfriend. Platner has denied the allegations. As first reported by Politico, 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Racicot dated Platner nearly five years ago. Over the course of three detailed interviews spanning two weeks, she detailed the 2021 alleged assault....

Daily Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump savages sex abuse accuser in extraordinary meltdown after Supreme Court slapped him with $5MILLION bill

Trump savages sex abuse accuser in extraordinary meltdown after Supreme Court slapped him with $5MILLION bill

The Week

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· Jun 30, 2026

Newsom: Targeted by Trump’s DOJ?

Newsom: Targeted by Trump’s DOJ?

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump On Air Force One: ‘Question Of Whether You Believe The Woman’ As Maine Senate Race Implodes

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Washington on Wednesday, President Donald Trump weighed in on the sexual assault allegations against Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, framing the issue as a matter of credibility while noting the political fallout. “It’s very hard for them to do,” Trump said when asked if [] Trump On Air Force One: ‘Question Of Whether You Believe The Woman’ As Maine Senate Race Implodes

POLITICO - Politics

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· Jul 6, 2026

Democratic leaders have abandoned Graham Platner

The loss of support comes after a POLITICO report that a woman said the Maine Democratic Senate nominee sexually assaulted her in 2021. He denied the claim.

NBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Democratic Senate nominee faces rape allegation

Democrat Graham Platner is denying a rape allegation while saying he's reassessing his campaign. NBC News Ryan Nobles reports.

Off The Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump warns likely next DC mayor against ‘communist’ policies

President Trump on Sunday blasted Janeese Lewis George, the Democratic nominee for mayor of Washington, D.C., as a “communist” whose policies will harm the district. “Janeese Lewis George, the Communist who is almost certainly going to be elected Mayor of Washington, D.C., has stated that she wants to empty the prisons, make D.C. a Sanctuary []...Click to read more

Irish News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni faces investigation over child prostitution

He is alleged to have paid for sex with a girl who was 17 in June 2020, a claim which his lawyer said is untrue.

The Standard

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· Jun 29, 2026

Top Boy actor raped woman in car, court hears

Michael Ward, 28, denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault against a woman in January 2023

Us Weekly

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· Jul 10, 2026

Taylor Frankie Paul Accuses Dakota of Secretly Meeting Up With Girls in Texts

Taylor Frankie Paul reportedly accused ex Dakota Mortensen of secretly meeting up with girls in explosive text messages from 2025. The ongoing custody case between the former couple took another dramatic turn on Friday, July 10, when TMZ published text messages that Paul, 32, reportedly sent Mortensen, 33, in February 2025. Per the outlet, Paul []

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 26, 2026

'He put his tongue in my mouth' - woman accuses sports coach of attempted rape

The man has denied 41 counts of indecently assaulting this woman and one count of attempted rape on dates between 1971 and 1975

National Republican Congressional Committee

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· Jul 8, 2026

Randy Villegas Has A Sex-Abuse Scandal Problem

Socialist Randy Villegas’ campaign is managed by Morris Katz of Fight Agency, the same far-left political machine propping up Maine Democrat Graham Platner, but now that Platner is facing disturbing allegations of sexual assault and rape, Villegas has suddenly gone quiet. This is not Villegas’ first time being tied to a disturbing scandal involving sexual abuse. While Villegas served [] The post Randy Villegas Has A Sex-Abuse Scandal Problem appeared first on NRCC.

Fark

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· Jul 9, 2026

Yes, he's a sex offender and led police on a high-speed chase, but at least his vape is okay [Stupid]

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Washington Examiner

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘There was more to drop on this guy’: Guy Benson on Graham Platner allegations

Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said the sexual assault allegations against Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner are all “pointing in one direction,” following the release of a new campaign video outlining the path forward. “There have been loud whispers for months that there was more to drop on this guy; here’s maybe the big []

Daily Express

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· Jun 23, 2026

Asylum seeker who 'raped 5 goats' says 'I am a normal person'

He is alleged to have sexually assaulted five goats and a six-month-old lamb.

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 7, 2026

Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegation as Maine Senate Deadline Nears

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is denying a newly reported sexual assault allegation while his campaign weighs its future in one of the country’s most closely watched Senate races.

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