# 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.
- Title: Lindsey Graham accused of paying 17-year-old for sex
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/lindsey-graham-accused-of-having-sex-with-17-year-old-male-escort-12606040
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- Topics: lindsey graham, senator, 17-year-old, sexual encounters, arizona, washington dc, documentary, allegations, political record, lgbtq rights
## 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!
## Key takeaway

Senator Lindsey Graham is accused of paying a 17-year-old boy and two men for sexual encounters in a documentary.