Graham Platner Accuser Blasts NYT For Downplaying ‘Abusive’ Behavior As A ‘Gift’ To Dems
Lyndsey Fifield, who accused Graham Platner of physical abuse, criticized The New York Times for misrepresenting her allegations. She claimed the article was manipulated to benefit Platner's campaign and that her story was buried within the piece. Fifield expressed disappointment that the accounts of other alleged victims were excluded, making her the sole focus of the narrative.
- ▪Lyndsey Fifield accused Graham Platner of physical abuse, including grabbing her and locking her in a room.
- ▪Fifield criticized The New York Times for downplaying her allegations and manipulating her story.
- ▪She claimed the Times misled her into participating by suggesting other women would come forward, which did not happen.
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Politics Graham Platner Accuser Blasts NYT For Downplaying ‘Abusive’ Behavior As A ‘Gift’ To Dems (Photo by Sophie Park/Getty Images) Rebeka Zeljko National Correspondent June 05, 2026 10:40 AM ET June 05, 2026 10:40 AM ET Rebeka Zeljko National Correspondent Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The woman who accused Graham Platner, the Democratic Maine Senate hopeful, of physical abuse in a highly anticipated New York Times exposé slammed the newspaper for…
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