New York Times under scrutiny over Graham Platner coverage as accusers speak out against paper

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. 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.’ The New York Times is facing scrutiny over the growing scandal plaguing Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner, as some have questioned what its reporters knew, and one of his past accusers insists the paper didn’t work to corroborate her story. Politico published a bombshell report Monday on one of Platner's exes alleging he sexually assaulted her during their relationship. Jenny Racicot claimed that in 2021, a drunk Platner entered her home uninvited and had sex with her despite her repeatedly telling him to stop. Platner has firmly denied the allegations, which Racicot has said constituted rape. Racicot was one of the women interviewed in the Time