Late Senator Lindsey Graham Accused of Paid Intimate Encounters
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Three men have accused the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of paid intimate encounters, with one claiming he was a minor at the time. The accusations are featured in a new documentary released during the campaign for Graham's sister, Darlene Graham, who is seeking to hold his former seat. While supporting documents have been provided, the accusers' claims and identities have not been independently verified by news outlets. Graham's family has declined to comment on the allegations.
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- Three men accuse late Senator Lindsey Graham of receiving money for intimate encounters.
- One accuser claims the alleged encounter took place when he was 17 years old.
- The accusations are featured in a documentary released during a special election for Graham's sister.
- The film's creators provided documents but admit they do not confirm sexual contact.
- Graham's family has declined to comment on the allegations.
- Lindsey Graham was a prominent Republican and supporter of Israel.
A documentary film titled "Cleptocracy" has brought forward accusations from three men claiming they received money for intimate encounters with the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. One accuser, who identified himself as Calvin, alleges the encounter occurred in July 2001 when he was 17 years old, though he had claimed to be an adult at the time. Calvin stated he received $120 for the encounter, which he attributed to financial hardship. The film, a collaboration between The Young Turks and Swamp Watch, focuses on alleged discrepancies between Graham's public political stances and his private life. Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel and ally of Donald Trump, had publicly opposed same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ rights.
Another accuser, Corey Burns, claims he was paid $1,500 in 2015 for an overnight stay with a client he later identified as Graham. Burns had previously made similar allegations in 2020, which he stated led to death threats against him and his family. The third man, Jesse, alleges two paid encounters in Washington D.C. in 2012 and 2014, totaling $510.
The film's creators have released 24 supporting documents, including travel receipts and Senate records, to corroborate the timeline and locations of the alleged meetings. However, they acknowledge these documents do not confirm sexual contact or what transpired during the encounters. The New York Times, which also covered the film's release, noted it had not independently verified the accusers' identities or claims.
The accusations surface during a critical period for Graham's sister, Darlene Graham, who is campaigning to retain his former congressional seat in South Carolina. She has declined to comment on the allegations, as has a family representative. The documentary's release shortly before the midterm elections, where Darlene Graham faces Democratic challenger Annie Andrews, has drawn particular attention. Donald Trump recently visited South Carolina to support Darlene Graham, honoring his late friend during his speech.