I Dated Graham Platner. I Believe Jenny Racicot and Lyndsey Fifield.
Summary
Emily Suttle-Braun, who dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner ten years ago, writes that although he was kind to her, she believes the abuse allegations made by two women, Jenny Racicot and Lyndsey Fifield. Racicot accuses Platner of forcing sex after she told him to stop, and Fifield says he physically abused her; Platner denies these claims.Key Facts
- Emily Suttle-Braun dated Graham Platner about ten years ago and found him kind and respectful.
- Jenny Racicot alleges Platner forced her to have sex despite her saying no.
- Lyndsey Fifield accuses Platner of physical abuse, including leaving marks and locking her in a bedroom.
- Platner denies the allegations from both Racicot and Fifield.
- Suttle-Braun says her positive experience with Platner does not contradict the women's stories.
- She highlights how abuse can look different depending on the relationship and circumstances.
- The article reflects on challenges within the Democratic party around believing women in abuse cases.
- It mentions the political importance of the Maine Senate seat and the debate over handling the allegations before the election.
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