Lyndsey Fifield Accuses NYT of Softening Abuse Claims Against Graham Platner, Citing Multiple Corroborating Sources
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Lyndsey Fifield Accuses NYT of Softening Abuse Claims Against Graham Platner, Citing Multiple Corroborating Sources
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Summary
Lyndsey Fifield said The New York Times diluted her allegations that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner was a “narcissistic abuser,” calling the coverage a “gift” to his campaign.
Fifield said the paper wrongly reported that nobody could corroborate her account, even though she says she offered other women, friends she had confided in over the years, screenshots and other evidence.
Her public criticism also argued the Times omitted details she viewed as relevant to credibility, including that she had supported local Democrats and comes from a largely liberal family.
The dispute adds to scrutiny of Democrats’ backing of Platner despite sexual-misconduct allegations, with Republican officials using the report to attack the party’s response.