Edward D. Murphy

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Maine woman’s sentence on fake tax returns trimmed on appeal

by Edward D. Murphy April 10, 2017April 10, 2017

But because of another sentence on identity theft, Joann Rittall’s time in prison won’t be reduced.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Former youth theater group leader indicted on sex charges in Cumberland County

by Edward D. Murphy April 7, 2017April 9, 2017

Henry Eichman already faces 16 counts of child abuse in Sagadahoc County.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Hiram man pleads not guilty in Windham crash that killed woman

by Edward D. Murphy April 7, 2017April 7, 2017

Philip Macri is arraigned on seven charges, including manslaughter, in connection with the crash on Dec. 1.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Immigration officials arrest asylum seeker in Portland courthouse

by Edward D. Murphy and Eric Russell April 6, 2017April 7, 2017

The arrest of Abdi Ali is believed to be the first such detention in Maine since the start of the Trump administration.

Maine, News

Lawyer for convicted murderer seeks review, bail after 25 years

by Edward D. Murphy and Matt Byrne April 6, 2017April 6, 2017

The attorney accuses police of a coordinated effort to implicate Anthony H. Sanborn Jr. in the killing of Jessica L. Briggs, including withholding evidence and coercing witnesses.

Maine, News

Heart fails, then stroke of luck: A stranger nearby trained in CPR

by Edward D. Murphy April 5, 2017April 6, 2017

Stewart Graham, 30, kept 65-year-old Tom Bradley alive for 10 minutes until help arrived at the YMCA gym, saying he just tried to stay calm and help, and it was a ‘team effort.’

Maine, News

Moses Okot pleads guilty to federal gun charge related to Old Port shooting

by Edward D. Murphy March 29, 2017March 30, 2017

Moses Okot is accused of shooting and stabbing one man and shooting another in November 2015, while on probation for a prior murder in 2011.

Maine, News, Politics

Sen. Collins says she will support Neil Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court

by Edward D. Murphy March 28, 2017March 28, 2017

A coalition of Maine interest groups sent a letter to Collins and Sen. Angus King saying the judge’s confirmation would lead to the roll-back of important legal protections.