Racicot Says Graham Platner Raped Her in 2021 as Therapist Declines Comment
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Updated · POLITICO · Jul 7
Racicot Says Graham Platner Raped Her in 2021 as Therapist Declines Comment
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jul 7
Summary
Racicot said Platner followed her into her bedroom and had sex with her against her will after she told him “No, don’t” and tried to leave the room.
The next morning, she said, Platner claimed he did not remember what happened; weeks later she sent him an Instagram message saying the encounter was nonconsensual and never contacted him again.
Racicot said she did not file a police report because she was in shock, feared retaliation and felt unable to discuss the experience with police, initially confiding only in her therapist.
Recent emails shown to POLITICO said Racicot told that therapist she was speaking to reporters about the “sa/rape”; the therapist replied she should not have to go public to be believed, then declined comment Monday.
The account adds detail to Racicot’s earlier public allegation that Platner assaulted her in 2021, which he has called categorically false.