Graham Platner denies damning new report alleging abuse as 'simply not true'
Graham Platner denied the New York Times' allegations of violence against ex-girlfriends in his first national interview since the controversies emerged.
TL;DR
- Graham Platner denied allegations of rape fantasies, heavy drinking, and violent episodes from ex-girlfriends, calling them 'simply not true'.
- He specifically refuted claims of physical altercations, stating they were made by a 'politically motivated' individual.
- Platner acknowledged struggling with alcohol use and being a 'not a good boyfriend' during a 'dark period' after combat service.
- Previous controversies surrounding Platner include a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, controversial Reddit comments, and sending explicit messages to women while married.
- Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, released a video defending him and his campaign.
- The campaign previously criticized one accuser, Lyndsey Fifield, as a 'lifelong GOP operative'.