New York Times Responds After Platner Abuse Accuser Rips Outlet For ‘Twisted’ Story

Summary

Lyndsey Fifield, an ex-girlfriend of Maine Democrat Graham Platner, accused the New York Times of distorting her account of alleged abuse during their 2013, 2015 relationship. Fifield claimed the Times minimized her story, suggesting the outlet favored Democrats by softening her accusations. The Times defended its reporting after Fifield went public with her criticism, maintaining the accuracy of its coverage while Fifield argued the outlet had convinced her to come forward only to water down what she said.