Key facts
- Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denied parts of a New York Times report.
- Platner suggested political motivation behind allegations from past girlfriends.
- One woman recounted that Platner could be physically rough.
- Platner stated some allegations in the report were untrue.
- Platner acknowledged 'not exactly acting with the best behavior' after military service.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has denied parts of a New York Times report that detailed new claims from past girlfriends. Platner suggested political motivation behind at least one woman's account that he could be physically rough. He stated unequivocally that some allegations in the piece were untrue. The report also included claims that Platner admitted to sexting women shortly after his marriage and that exes described him as someone who 'hated women' and did not respect them. In an interview following the report, Platner acknowledged 'not exactly acting with the best behavior' after his military service.