Platner: Taking time to "reflect" after sexual assault accusation

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Graham Platner, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Maine, said Monday that he's "taking the time to reflect" on the future of his campaign after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. A 41-year-old Maine woman told Politico that a "deeply intoxicated" Mr. Platner forced her to have sex despite her repeated objections. The populist oysterman, who has weathered a series of scandals over the past year, denied the allegation but acknowledged it would damage his campaign. "Regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting, but mindful of the political reality it will inflict, we are taking the time to reflect on the best path forward for the state that I love, the people that I love, the movement I belong to, and the goal of defeating Susan Collins," he said in a video message posted to social media. Mr. Platner secured the Democratic nomination last month, but state law allows Democrats to replace him ahead of the general election. #grahamplatner #maine #senate #elec