Lyndsey Fifield, an ex-girlfriend of Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner, has alleged that he repeatedly removed condoms during sex without her consent. Fifield, who dated Platner between 2013 and 2015, told The Washington Post that Platner would do this “in a sneaky way.”
Fifield previously accused Platner of physical abuse in a New York Times article last month. Despite their differing political views—Fifield is known for supporting Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh—another ex-girlfriend who shares Platner's progressive politics has also accused him of sexual assault.
Jenny Racicot, another former partner, accused Platner of sexual assault, prompting prominent Democratic figures to withdraw their endorsements. Platner has denied Racicot's accusations and labeled all claims of non-consensual behavior as “categorically false.”
Platner’s campaign described Fifield’s allegations as politically motivated, referencing her role as co-founder of Ladies for Kavanaugh, a group supporting the Supreme Court justice amid his own sexual assault accusations.
On July 6, Platner stated his campaign was “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” following the allegations.
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