Fifield, 41, is the second woman to allege this week that Platner engaged in nonconsensual sexual conduct. Jenny Racicot, 41, who said she previously dated Platner, told The Post and other outlets on Monday that he sexually assaulted her in late 2021, leading a growing number of allies to drop their endorsements and call on him to withdraw from the race for a Maine seat in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), his most influential and prominent supporter, said he spoke with Platner on Tuesday and urged him to withdraw from his campaign to unseat Susan Collins, the incumbent Republican.

Platner, 41, a Marine Corps veteran and oyster farmer, also denied Racicot’s allegation but said on Monday that he was “mindful of the political reality” that the reporting will “inflict” on his campaign and was “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward.”

Fifield initially told The Post about the alleged condom removal during a June 20 interview that was off the record. She said she decided to speak publicly about it Tuesday in part because, she said, she wanted to show that Racicot was not alone in experiencing issues with Platner involving sexual consent.

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    1. Believe victims
    2. Considering he has a track record of telling the stupidest of lies (“I am a military history buff and a redditor who has never heard of a totenkopf before!”)… I would probably suggest a different angle to protect the rapist.
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      I will never adhere to such a stupid rule as 1. This is circular reasoning at its best. How can she be a victim if no one knows if she is, but herself? Everyone can self-proclaim themselves to be a victim. This argument has no merit whatsoever. Until there is any more substantial evidence I won’t belief anyone of course.