Christopher Williams covers courts and daytime crime at the Sun Journal where he has been a staff writer for more than two decades. He reports on local, state and federal courts as well as spot news, crashes, fires and other general mayhem. During his time at the Sun Journal, he has served on Sunday and enterprise staff, covering politics, state government, environmental and health care issues, sometimes tackling investigative stories. When he's not on the beat, Chris enjoys sailing, skiing and restoring his Victorian era home.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2022
Witness says she heard sound like ‘firecrackers’ when Alaskan woman was killed
An Auburn man faces murder and sexual assault charges at his trial in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2022
Auburn man’s murder trial in Alaska delayed by COVID-19
Two participants in the Steven H. Downs case were exposed to COVID-19, a court assistant said.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2022
Murder trial of Auburn man begins in Alaska with testimony from victim’s friend
Steven H. Downs, now 47, is accused in the 1993 slaying of Sophie Sergie, 20, at a Fairbanks university bathroom.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2022
Auburn man’s murder trial in Alaska ‘cold case’ scheduled next week
Steven H. Downs was charged in 2019 with raping and murdering an Alaskan woman in 1993 when he was a college student.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2022
Norway therapist gets probation for health care fraud
Heather Borst must repay the Maine Department of Health and Human Services more than $470,000 for false claims she submitted as a clinical social worker.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2022
South Carolina man gets 10 years in ‘sadistic’ stalking case
Dustin Beach said recovery and religion have helped him see his wrongdoing and change his ways.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2022
Lewiston woman sues former neighbor and his landlord in 2021 dog attack
Constance Veilleux underwent multiple surgeries from injuries she sustained during an attack last year.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2021
Bowdoinham man in court in fatal hit-and-run of Sabattus pedestrian
David Veinott is facing felony charges stemming from the September crash.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2021
One of 3 boys charged in fatal Lewiston fire found not competent to be prosecuted
A judge wrote that a 14-year-old charged with felony murder and arson doesn’t understand the criminal court proceedings.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2021
Auburn man charged in Alaska murder can name alternative suspects, judge rules
Steven Downs will be allowed to point the finger at three other men at trial.
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