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Platner denies sexual assault allegations, but says he will assess 'best path forward'

Platner denies sexual assault allegations, but says he will assess 'best path forward'
NPR News Monday 06 July 2026, 20:09 UTC By Elena Moore 1 min read
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The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue." (Image credit: Laura Brett)

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue."

(Image credit: Laura Brett)

[Image text:] SMPLATNER ORA S.SENATE GRAHAM FOR MAINE
Platner (PERSON) Democratic (ORG) Senate (ORG) Maine (LOCATION) Politico (ORG) Laura Brett (PERSON)
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