Graham Platner Denies Abuse Claims in 1st National Interview as New York Times Details Violent Episodes

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5

Platner used his first national TV interview since the scandal broke to flatly deny allegations that he grabbed an ex-girlfriend by the wrist, pushed her into a bedroom and held the door shut.
The New York Times report that prompted the interview described accusations from ex-girlfriends involving rape fantasies, heavy drinking and other violent episodes, which Platner said were "simply not true."
Platner acknowledged being a bad boyfriend and self-medicating with alcohol after combat service, saying he would take responsibility for that period but not for claims of physical abuse.
The denial lands as his Maine Senate campaign faces mounting fallout from earlier controversies, including a covered-up tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, inflammatory Reddit posts and reports he sent explicit messages to at least 6 women while married.