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Platner Suspends Senate Campaign, Trump Ordered to Pay Carroll $5.8M, Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75, and Former Charger, Marcellus Wiley, Denies Abuse Allegations
In Maine, Graham Platner is officially suspending his campaign for U.S. Senate after sexual assault allegations against him came to light this week. In an eleven-minute video posted to social media, Platner said his movement will continue, but that he can't carry the torch forward. Under Maine law, a political party can choose a new nominee when one steps aside, meaning Democrats have until July 27th to pick a replacement candidate for the general election in November. Also, a federal judge ordered President Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll the more than $5 million that he owes her. A…
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