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A Maine Senate candidate is facing serious allegations of sexual assault from a woman who says he forced himself on her five years ago — despite her repeated objections. She claims he entered her home uninvited and intoxicated, and that he later had no memory of the incident. While she supports his political views, she condemns his behavior, calling it a moral conflict. This isn’t the first time she’s accused him of misconduct — but this is the first time she’s gone public with the assault claim. Platner denies everything, calling the accusations false and part of a coordinated smear campaign by opponents. As the Democratic nominee in a tight race against Senator Susan Collins, his campaign is fighting back, saying these claims are being used to derail his campaign.

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