New York Times under scrutiny over Graham Platner coverage as accusers speaks out against paper
The New York Times is facing criticism for its handling of allegations against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. One of Platner’s accusers claims the paper failed to verify her off‑record assault allegation. The controversy has intensified calls for Platner to withdraw from the race.
- ▪Politico published a report alleging that Platner sexually assaulted a former partner, Jenny Racicot, in 2021.
- ▪Racicot told Politico that she had informed the New York Times about the assault off the record, but the paper did not corroborate her claim.
- ▪The New York Times’ coverage placed the allegation deep within a longer article that focused on another ex‑girlfriend’s domestic‑abuse accusations.
- ▪Democratic officials have begun to distance themselves from Platner amid the growing scandal.
- ▪Critics argue the newspaper’s reporting practices contributed to a lack of transparency about the allegations.
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Media New York Times under scrutiny over Graham Platner coverage as accusers speaks out against paper Lyndsey Fifield says paper failed to corroborate her account of altercations with Democratic Senate hopeful By Joseph A. Wulfsohn , Brian Flood Fox News Published July 7, 2026 11:42am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Graham Platner faces mounting calls to exit Maine Senate race after latest allegation Fox News contributor Bill McGurn discusses the latest sexual assault allegation against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and its potential impact on the midterm elections on ‘Fox & Friends.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Times is facing scrutiny over the growing scandal plaguing Democratic Maine…
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