Graham Platner says campaign will ‘reflect on the best path forward’ after sexual assault allegation

July 15, 2026 | 12:42 PM

(MAINE) — Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday pushed back on an allegation of sexual assault, calling it “categorically false,” adding that he is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward.”

In a report from Politico published on Monday, Jenny Racicot, a former girlfriend, alleged that Platner, while they were dating five years ago, forced her into having sex without her consent after she had repeatedly called for him to stop.

ABC News has not confirmed the contents of the Politico story.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

White Sox fan goes viral spilling everything from her purse to get walk-off home run ball

By CNN
August 25, 2026 | 3:56 PM

Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) -- A White Sox fan went viral after spilling her purse as celebrated picking up catcher Jake Rogers' walk-off home run ball on Friday at Rate Field.Emma Rodriguez didn't catch Rogers' home run on the fly, but picked it up when a team employee pointed it out to her on the ground in the front row of the bleachers.While she celebrated the White Sox's walk-off 6-4 win over the Mets, jumping up and down, everything spilled out of her Coach purse – including her keys, wallet, cash, change, and lip gloss.Rodriguez did get everything back after the game, and she gave the ball back to Rogers to help him commemorate his first career walk-off home run.In return, Rodriguez received a signed bat, ball, and jersey, along with a thank you note from Rogers.Please note: This story was provided to CNN Wire by an affiliate and does not contain original CNN reporting. This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.

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