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Graham Platner's Senate campaign faced criticism for an inadequate three-day vetting process led by Dan Moraff and Morris Katz, which ignored warnings from a vetting firm about concerning findings, including Reddit posts, a Nazi-linked tattoo, and other scandals. Platner withdrew his candidacy after a rape allegation and a series of controversies.

Graham Platner's Senate campaign ignored warnings from its vetting team, which conducted a three-day review that failed to uncover concerning details like Reddit posts, a Nazi-linked tattoo, and a DUI. The campaign's insufficient due diligence led to scandals that forced Platner to withdraw after a rape allegation emerged.

Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine collapsed due to a rape allegation, leading the party's left-wing to abandon him. Democrats now face the challenge of salvaging the Maine Senate race to secure Senate control.

Troy Jackson, a potential Maine Senate candidate, faced scrutiny over his past support for Graham Platner during an interview. Jackson admitted to backing Platner despite controversies including a Nazi tattoo and Reddit posts but claimed he stopped supporting him after a credible sexual assault allegation. Jackson stated Platner had assured him there were no past issues.

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee challenging Maine's Republican Sen. Susan Collins, withdrew from the race after a credible rape allegation emerged, which he denies. Maine Democrats will now hold a nominating convention to select a new candidate.

Graham Platner, a Senate nominee, ended his campaign after a rape allegation. The withdrawal affects Maine's Senate race against Susan Collins.

Sen. John Fetterman criticized Graham Platner after the latter dropped out of the Maine U.S. Senate race following a rape allegation. Platner faced multiple scandals, including sexual misconduct and domestic abuse allegations, and denied the rape claim in an 11-minute video. Fetterman called Platner a 'dead man walking' and accused him of being a 'total piece of trash.'

Graham Platner, a U.S. Senate candidate, exits his race following a rape allegation. The incident is cited as the reason for his withdrawal.

Graham Platner ended his campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after facing a rape allegation, leading to the withdrawal of top Democrats' support. His campaign was marked by repeated scandals.

Graham Platner suspended his campaign for Maine's U.S. Senate seat following a rape allegation, denying the claims and attributing his decision to political pressures. He lost support from Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee ceased financial backing. Platner had faced prior controversies, including a 2013 Reddit thread criticizing sexual assault victims and a Nazi tattoo he later covered.

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign amid a rape allegation, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to replace him on the general election ballot before a July 13 deadline. Platner's exit follows a primary victory and escalating pressure from Democrats, though he denied the allegations as false.

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign amid a rape allegation, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to replace him before a critical deadline. Platner's exit impacts the Senate race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which is pivotal for the GOP's Senate majority.

Maine Democrats are preparing for the possibility that Graham Platner will exit the U.S. Senate race following an allegation of rape. The party is developing a replacement process, and Platner's campaign has lost major endorsements and fundraising support.

Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat, faced private concerns over a Nazi tattoo, social media rants, and rumors about past relationships with women before a rape allegation emerged. Democratic leaders ignored these issues, rationalizing Platner's potential as a Senate candidate, while his media consultants at Fight Agency downplayed controversies. The situation highlights how Trump's influence has pressured Democrats to prioritize political gains over addressing internal values conflicts.

Far-left podcaster Cenk Uygur defended Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner after a rape allegation emerged, with Platner denying the claims and facing political backlash. Uygur accused media of targeting Platner due to his anti-Israel stance and opposition to corporate PACs.

A credible rape allegation against Graham Platner is likely to end his Senate campaign, despite his denial. The situation is intensifying tensions within the Democratic Party.

Democrats are working to save a Senate race in Maine after Graham Platner faces a new rape allegation. Platner has denied the accusation but is losing support, with his campaign's future uncertain.

Graham Platner's Senate campaign is unraveling due to a rape allegation and other controversies, including Nazi-linked tattoos and explicit texts, which were not fully uncovered by a brief, low-cost $6,250 background check conducted over three days. Democratic strategist Dan Moraff, who oversaw the vetting, acknowledged the check missed key details but defended Platner's candidacy despite his past statements.

Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faced widespread Democratic support withdrawal after a rape allegation by Jenny Racicot. Prominent Democrats including Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna rescinded endorsements, urging Platner to end his campaign despite his denial of the accusations.

Democrats withdrew support from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner following a rape allegation by Jenny Racicot. Prominent supporters like Elizabeth Warren, Ro Khanna, Martin Heinrich, and Ruben Gallego called for him to end his campaign after the accusation. Platner denied the allegation but faced widespread backlash leading to his campaign's collapse.

Schumer and Gillibrand, New York Democrats, urged Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following a rape allegation. The DSCC released a statement condemning the allegations as disturbing.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) urged Graham Platner to end his Senate bid in Maine following a rape allegation against him. The call for Platner to withdraw comes after the accusation was made public.

Katie Price is set to be called as a witness in the criminal trial of her ex-husband Kieran Hayler, who is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2016. The case involves serious criminal allegations that will be heard in court with Price providing testimony.

A 54-year-old co-founder of fashion brand Superdry has denied allegations of raping a drunk woman, claiming in court that 'it was evident what she wanted to happen.'