WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is defending Senate candidate Graham Platner following news reports that the presumptive Democratic nominee in Maine exchanged sexually explicit texts with women at the beginning of his marriage. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Sanders, who has endorsed Platner in … Read more
Graham Platner’s wife called the media reports that her husband had previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women “shameful” over the weekend, the latest controversy to hit the Maine Democrat’s whirlwind Senate campaign. Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, posted a video taken by his wife, Amy Gertner, who reportedly told his … Read more
The wife of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told his campaign in 2025 about sexual messages he had sent to other women. Amy Gertner, whom Platner has been married to since November 2023, told the campaign about the texts during an internal vetting process last year at the beginning of his campaign. Gertner’s disclosure … Read more
Survivors described the same devastating cycle: children who tried to warn adults, pastors who minimized or ignored allegations, and church leaders who extended grace and protection to abusers, clearing the way for more children to be harmed. Davis’ account was one of the starkest examples. After NBC News’ investigation was published, more women came forward … Read more
USA Gymnastics vowed to make changes after more than 150 women said they were sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar. However, years later, gymnast Finley Weldon is accusing her former coach of sexually abusing her while she was training. “They were brave and they spoke out [about Larry Nassar] so this wouldn’t happen … Read more
Australian actor Ruby Rose accused pop star Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her a decade and a half ago in Melbourne and provincial police confirmed on Wednesday they’re investigating a “historical sexual assault.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. When asked about Rose’s claims, Victoria Police … Read more
Washington — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is running for California governor, denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer. “These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor,” Swalwell said in a statement. “For nearly 20 years, I have served the public — as … Read more
A former aide to Rep. Eric Swalwell, a top Democratic candidate for governor of California, told the San Francisco Chronicle that she had sexual encounters with him when he was her boss and alleged that he twice sexually assaulted her when she was too intoxicated to consent. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more
A 3-year-old child was separated from her mother after she crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and endured sexual abuse while she was kept in prolonged federal immigration custody, according to allegations in court records. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. On Sunday, the American Bar Association’s Pro … Read more
A second former staffer of Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, tells NBC News he sent sexually explicit text messages to her while she was working for him. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The San Antonio Express-News first reported that Gonzales, who is married and a father … Read more