Al Jazeera·2 min read·easy
Leading US Democrats withdraw support for Platner after assault allegations
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Abby Rogers
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has lost party support following allegations of sexual assault from a former girlfriend. Democratic leadership, including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, have called for his withdrawal from the race.
Monday’s accusations are the latest in a long string of controversies surrounding the Maine Democratic Senate candidate.
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