Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner says he is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” on Monday after a woman told CNN and Politico he raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies.

Platner issued the statement shortly after the new allegation was made public Monday.

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as…

The video follows a woman coming forward with allegations that the Senate hopeful sexually assaulted her five years ago.