Maine Democrat Jackson acknowledges punching man in 1988; he and partner dismiss pushing allegation
Summary
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson admitted he punched a man in 1988 when he was a teenager. He and his partner denied an accusation that he pushed her, despite a police report mentioning the claim from almost 40 years ago.Key Facts
- Troy Jackson is a Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate from Maine.
- Jackson admitted to punching a man in 1988 during his teenage years.
- A police report from nearly 40 years ago included an allegation that Jackson pushed his partner.
- Jackson and his longtime partner, Lana Pelletier, said the pushing allegation is not true.
- The Bangor Daily News obtained and reported the police report with these old allegations.
- The events happened long before Jackson’s current political career.
- Jackson’s acknowledgment came after the police report became public.
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