Headlines for 07_06_2026

Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her - Politico
Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her  Politico

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In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner - The New York Times
In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner  The New York Times

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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accused of sexual assault, denies claims - Fox News
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accused of sexual assault, denies claims  Fox News

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Pressure mounts on Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine Senate race over sexual assault allegation - CNBC
Pressure mounts on Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine Senate race over sexual assault allegation  CNBC

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Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation - AP News
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation  AP News

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Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation - BBC
Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation  BBC

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New sex assault charges filed against man accused in child rape case - Erie Times-News
New sex assault charges filed against man accused in child rape case  Erie Times-News

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Woman alleges in Post interviews that Graham Platner sexually assaulted her - The Washington Post
Woman alleges in Post interviews that Graham Platner sexually assaulted her  The Washington Post

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Top Democrats call on Graham Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges - CBS News
Top Democrats call on Graham Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges  CBS News

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Report: Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault, Platner denies claim - WGME
Report: Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault, Platner denies claim  WGME

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Woman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies - CNN
Woman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies  CNN

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Platner considering “best path forward” after sexual assault accusation in Politico - Maine Morning Star
Platner considering “best path forward” after sexual assault accusation in Politico  Maine Morning Star

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Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault - NPR
Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault  NPR

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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Platner faces calls to withdraw after sexual assault allegation - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Platner faces calls to withdraw after sexual assault allegation  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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Maine Democratic Party leaders call on Graham Platner to resign over sexual assault allegations - Maine Public
Maine Democratic Party leaders call on Graham Platner to resign over sexual assault allegations  Maine Public

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Calls grow for Graham Platner to drop out after sexual assault allegation - The Guardian
Calls grow for Graham Platner to drop out after sexual assault allegation  The Guardian

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Graham Platner denies sex assault claim as Democrats urge him to quit Maine Senate race - CNBC
Graham Platner denies sex assault claim as Democrats urge him to quit Maine Senate race  CNBC

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Platner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation - The New York Times
Platner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation  The New York Times

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Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim - NBC News
Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim  NBC News

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Staffers push Congress for new sexual misconduct rules - The Washington Post
Staffers push Congress for new sexual misconduct rules  The Washington Post

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Woman who dated Graham Platner tells Politico, CNN that he sexually assaulted her in 2021 - WMTW
Woman who dated Graham Platner tells Politico, CNN that he sexually assaulted her in 2021  WMTW

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Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report - NBC4 Washington
Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report  NBC4 Washington

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Omaha woman charged with producing child porn faces new charges of sexual assault, child abuse - WOWT
Omaha woman charged with producing child porn faces new charges of sexual assault, child abuse  WOWT

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DNA grant leads to convictions in sexual assault cold cases in Tucson - KOLD
DNA grant leads to convictions in sexual assault cold cases in Tucson  KOLD

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Democrats call on Platner to step down as he denies sexual assault allegation - Roll Call
Democrats call on Platner to step down as he denies sexual assault allegation  Roll Call

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Graham Platner denies sexual assault allegations published by Politico - WGBH
Graham Platner denies sexual assault allegations published by Politico  WGBH

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Top Democrats Push for Graham Platner to Exit Senate Race - WSJ
Top Democrats Push for Graham Platner to Exit Senate Race  WSJ

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Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report - WHSV
Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report  WHSV

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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denies new allegations of sexual assault - NBC News
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denies new allegations of sexual assault  NBC News

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San Francisco supervisor candidate facing sexual assault allegations - KRON4
San Francisco supervisor candidate facing sexual assault allegations  KRON4

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Sen. Ruben Gallego pulls Graham Platner endorsement amid sexual assault allegation - AZ Family
Sen. Ruben Gallego pulls Graham Platner endorsement amid sexual assault allegation  AZ Family

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Bell County man pleads guilty in murder, sexual assault cases - kcentv.com
Bell County man pleads guilty in murder, sexual assault cases  kcentv.com

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Graham Platner to ‘reflect’ on US Senate campaign after sexual assault allegations - Financial Times
Graham Platner to ‘reflect’ on US Senate campaign after sexual assault allegations  Financial Times

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Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation - KUOW
Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation  KUOW

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New CT law expands oversight of prison sexual misconduct, victim services - New Haven Register
New CT law expands oversight of prison sexual misconduct, victim services  New Haven Register

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Graham Platner weighs future of Senate bid after new sexual assault allegation - USA Today
Graham Platner weighs future of Senate bid after new sexual assault allegation  USA Today

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Former Rock Ridge administrator faces new sexual assault charges in Minnesota - Northern News Now
Former Rock Ridge administrator faces new sexual assault charges in Minnesota  Northern News Now

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DNA grant leads to convictions in sexual assault cold cases in Tucson - KOLD
DNA grant leads to convictions in sexual assault cold cases in Tucson  KOLD

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Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward' - South Carolina Public Radio
Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward'  South Carolina Public Radio

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Graham Platner ‘taking the time to reflect’ on campaign after sexual assault allegation - Bangor Daily News
Graham Platner ‘taking the time to reflect’ on campaign after sexual assault allegation  Bangor Daily News

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Graham Platner’s allies turn on him after bombshell sexual assault report - Advocate.com
Graham Platner’s allies turn on him after bombshell sexual assault report  Advocate.com

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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accused of sexual assault, Politico reports - News From The States
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accused of sexual assault, Politico reports  News From The States

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Graham Platner Suggests He Might Drop Out After New ‘False’ Sexual Assault Allegation - Forbes
Graham Platner Suggests He Might Drop Out After New ‘False’ Sexual Assault Allegation  Forbes

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Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault - NPR
Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault  NPR

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Woman accuses Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault - MS NOW
Woman accuses Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault  MS NOW

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Accused of sexual assault, Graham Platner says he’s weighing ‘the best path forward’ - Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram
Accused of sexual assault, Graham Platner says he’s weighing ‘the best path forward’  Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram

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Texas man in connection with 36-year-old sexual assault case due in court for arraignment - WAVE News
Texas man in connection with 36-year-old sexual assault case due in court for arraignment  WAVE News

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Democrats pull Graham Platner endorsements amid sexual assault allegation - whas11.com
Democrats pull Graham Platner endorsements amid sexual assault allegation  whas11.com

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Charges accuse former Rock Ridge admin of sexual assault on school grounds - KAXE
Charges accuse former Rock Ridge admin of sexual assault on school grounds  KAXE

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Grosse Pointe South hockey coach accused of sexual assault on boat - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
Grosse Pointe South hockey coach accused of sexual assault on boat  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

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Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation - Santa Fe New Mexican
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation  Santa Fe New Mexican

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DNA grant leads to convictions in sexual assault cold cases in Tucson - KCRG
DNA grant leads to convictions in sexual assault cold cases in Tucson  KCRG

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Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegation he denies - WABI
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegation he denies  WABI

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Peoria climbing gym company ordered to pay millions in sexual assault case - WEEK | 25 News Now
Peoria climbing gym company ordered to pay millions in sexual assault case  WEEK | 25 News Now

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Building community partnerships for military sexual assault victims - usar.army.mil
Building community partnerships for military sexual assault victims  usar.army.mil

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Maine woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her in 2021 - Bangor Daily News
Maine woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her in 2021  Bangor Daily News

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Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault - New England News Collaborative
Graham Platner faces growing calls to withdraw following allegation of sexual assault  New England News Collaborative

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Graham Platner accused of sexual assault - FOX 10 Phoenix
Graham Platner accused of sexual assault  FOX 10 Phoenix

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Shreveport police arrest man for alleged sexual assault of teen girl - KSLA
Shreveport police arrest man for alleged sexual assault of teen girl  KSLA

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Collins’ Democratic challenger faces sexual assault allegation, weighs Senate bid - eciks.org
Collins’ Democratic challenger faces sexual assault allegation, weighs Senate bid  eciks.org

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Democrats quickly turn on Platner after new sexual assault allegation - USA Today
Democrats quickly turn on Platner after new sexual assault allegation  USA Today

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Former jiujitsu instructor arrested on suspicion of sexual assault - 9News
Former jiujitsu instructor arrested on suspicion of sexual assault  9News

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Maine Democratic Senate nominee faces calls to drop out after sexual assault allegation - eciks.org
Maine Democratic Senate nominee faces calls to drop out after sexual assault allegation  eciks.org

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Platner facing flood of calls to drop out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegations - Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram
Platner facing flood of calls to drop out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegations  Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram

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Sex assault claim throws key US Senate race into question - South China Morning Post
Sex assault claim throws key US Senate race into question  South China Morning Post

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Maine Democratic leadership calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race - WGME
Maine Democratic leadership calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race  WGME

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Platner faces calls to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation - eciks.org
Platner faces calls to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation  eciks.org

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Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault, Campaign Likely Doomed - Reason Magazine
Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault, Campaign Likely Doomed  Reason Magazine

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Greg Casar pulls support from Graham Platner after sexual assault allegation - Houston Chronicle
Greg Casar pulls support from Graham Platner after sexual assault allegation  Houston Chronicle

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New Graham Platner sexual assault allegation reported by Politico - MS NOW
New Graham Platner sexual assault allegation reported by Politico  MS NOW

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Platner Is Considering “Path Forward” After Sexual Assault Allegation - The New Republic
Platner Is Considering “Path Forward” After Sexual Assault Allegation  The New Republic

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Son of former Arp ISD administrator accused of child sexual assault gets 10 years probation - KLTV.com
Son of former Arp ISD administrator accused of child sexual assault gets 10 years probation  KLTV.com

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Maine woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault, Politico reports - Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram
Maine woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault, Politico reports  Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram

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Platner endorsements pulling back after sexual assault allegations - Straight Arrow News - SAN - Unbiased. Straight Facts.
Platner endorsements pulling back after sexual assault allegations  Straight Arrow News - SAN - Unbiased. Straight Facts.

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Leading Maine Democrats call on Graham Platner to withdraw from US Senate race amid sexual assault accusation - newscentermaine.com
Leading Maine Democrats call on Graham Platner to withdraw from US Senate race amid sexual assault accusation  newscentermaine.com

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DeKalb sexual assaults, arrest happened within 5 minutes, police chief says; 3 women fought back: Records - Shaw Local
DeKalb sexual assaults, arrest happened within 5 minutes, police chief says; 3 women fought back: Records  Shaw Local

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Former Irish National Swim Coach George Gibney Convicted of Sexual Abuse - SwimSwam
Former Irish National Swim Coach George Gibney Convicted of Sexual Abuse  SwimSwam

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Graham Platner Reflecting on ‘Path Forward’ After Latest Bombshell Sexual Assault Allegation - National Review
Graham Platner Reflecting on ‘Path Forward’ After Latest Bombshell Sexual Assault Allegation  National Review

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Report: Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault, Platner denies claim - National Desk
Report: Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault, Platner denies claim  National Desk

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Former Loveland Jiu-Jitsu instructor arrested on child sexual assault allegations - KDVR
Former Loveland Jiu-Jitsu instructor arrested on child sexual assault allegations  KDVR

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Anti-Israel US Senate Candidate in Maine Hit With Sexual Assault Allegation as Campaign Falters - Algemeiner.com
Anti-Israel US Senate Candidate in Maine Hit With Sexual Assault Allegation as Campaign Falters  Algemeiner.com

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BREAKING: Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault - Zeteo | Substack
BREAKING: Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault  Zeteo | Substack

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Bennington couple charged with covering up relative’s sexual assault of child - WOWT
Bennington couple charged with covering up relative’s sexual assault of child  WOWT

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Platner on the Ledge After Sexual-Assault Allegation - New York Magazine
Platner on the Ledge After Sexual-Assault Allegation  New York Magazine

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Former Springfield bishops face $10M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse - WWLP
Former Springfield bishops face $10M lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse  WWLP

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Persistent Sheriff's Investigation Leads to Arrest in Child Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse - Lake County (.gov)
Persistent Sheriff's Investigation Leads to Arrest in Child Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse  Lake County (.gov)

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IMG Academy promised him an edge — then he was sexually assaulted on campus, lawsuit says - Tampa Bay Times
IMG Academy promised him an edge — then he was sexually assaulted on campus, lawsuit says  Tampa Bay Times

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BOMBSHELL: New Graham Platner sexual assault allegation reported by Politico - Modern Ghana
BOMBSHELL: New Graham Platner sexual assault allegation reported by Politico  Modern Ghana

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$50M verdict reached in case of sexual assault of child at Peoria, Illinois camp operated by First Ascent Climbing and Fitness - ABC7 Chicago
$50M verdict reached in case of sexual assault of child at Peoria, Illinois camp operated by First Ascent Climbing and Fitness  ABC7 Chicago

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Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault, Denies New Allegations - TMZ
Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault, Denies New Allegations  TMZ

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Camp counselor, Quaylin Wesley of Vallejo, charged after alleged sexual assault of 11-year-old girl in UC Berkeley dorm - ABC7 Bay Area
Camp counselor, Quaylin Wesley of Vallejo, charged after alleged sexual assault of 11-year-old girl in UC Berkeley dorm  ABC7 Bay Area

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Graham Platner cancels campaign events as he is accused of sexual assault - Deseret News
Graham Platner cancels campaign events as he is accused of sexual assault  Deseret News

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Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report - Scripps News
Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report  Scripps News

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Hasan Piker turns on Platner, says he believes sexual assault accuser and predicts 'curtains' for campaign - Fox News
Hasan Piker turns on Platner, says he believes sexual assault accuser and predicts 'curtains' for campaign  Fox News

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Man arrested at Bensalem Twp. motel for alleged sexual assault of 15-year-old girl - 6abc Philadelphia
Man arrested at Bensalem Twp. motel for alleged sexual assault of 15-year-old girl  6abc Philadelphia

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Nurse sentenced in sexual assault of 16-year-old patient - WKMG
Nurse sentenced in sexual assault of 16-year-old patient  WKMG

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Project Medusa – A project dedicated to combat drug-facilitated sexual assault - Europol
Project Medusa – A project dedicated to combat drug-facilitated sexual assault  Europol

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Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Responds To Sexual Assault Allegation - HuffPost
Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Responds To Sexual Assault Allegation  HuffPost

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Reynolds Supports Remote Testimony for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners - Ohio Senate (.gov)
Reynolds Supports Remote Testimony for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners  Ohio Senate (.gov)

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Canadian Billionaire Frank Stronach Is Convicted of Sexual and Indecent Assault - The New York Times
Canadian Billionaire Frank Stronach Is Convicted of Sexual and Indecent Assault  The New York Times

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