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Platner pulls out of senate race, denies sexual assault claims in 11-minute video

Sky News Australia

July 9, 2026

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American Politician Graham Platner has withdrawn from the senate race in Maine amid major controversies, including allegations of sexual assault. He announced the suspension of his campaign in a lengthy 11-minute video posted on X. “As you know, in the past couple of days I have experienced some very serious allegations; I just want to make it clear this is all false,” Mr Platner said. “I just want you to think about what you would do as a regular person in a position where a much larger world, large forces were working against you personally to accuse you of the worst thing a person could do and it was not remotely true.”

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