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Lindsey Graham accused of paying 17-year-old for sex
Senator Lindsey Graham allegedly paid a 17-year-old boy for sexual encounters in Arizona and Washington, D.C.
In brief
Senator Lindsey Graham allegedly paid a 17-year-old boy for sexual encounters in Arizona and Washington, D.C. Senator Lindsey Graham is accused of paying a 17-year-old boy and two men for sexual encounters in a documentary. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Allegations in documentary
Three male escorts claim Senator Lindsey Graham paid them for sexual encounters, including one who says he was 17.
“My name is Kelvin. I had sex with Lindsey Graham when I was 17.”
Kelvin's account
Kelvin alleges he met Graham at a property in Arizona in 2001 when he was 17 and received $120 for the encounter.
“You’re 17, aren’t you?”
Graham's alleged questioning
Graham reportedly asked Kelvin his age multiple times, with Kelvin insisting he was 18 to reassure him.
“I said, ‘OK, I am 18 years old,’”
Encounter details
Kelvin described the encounter as involving sexual activity and alleged Graham struggled to maintain an erection before masturbating.
“He didn’t really want to talk to me very much at that point.”
Other alleged encounters
Two other men describe alleged sexual encounters with Graham: one claims he preferred being degraded, another received $260 for a 2012 encounter in Washington, D.C.
“I am Jesse and I had sex with Lindsey Graham.”
Graham's sister's response
Senator Darline Graham, who took over her brother's Senate seat, denied knowledge of Graham's alleged activities.
“I’m not even gonna entertain that question!”
The bottom line
Senator Lindsey Graham is accused of paying a 17-year-old boy and two men for sexual encounters in a documentary.
