Jaden Brown of Lewiston agreed to a $350,000 deal after she sued the county sheriff and several jail officers in 2020, some of whom she said watched her deliver her child.
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Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
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What you need to know about the lawsuit over Maine’s public defense system
A superior court justice will hear arguments this week about what the state can do to meet its constitutional obligation to provide attorneys for people who can’t afford their own.
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Trump pardons, dismisses cases of all 15 Mainers accused in Jan. 6 riot
Most had already been sentenced and served their terms, but some were still awaiting trial or sentencing when the president issued the order Monday.
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Maine recorded 35 homicides last year, continuing upward trend
The state’s longest period without a murder was 39 days.
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Police respond to shots fired in Kennedy Park
Witnesses said they heard between 5-8 gunshots ring out, but there were no injuries.
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Harrison man shot by police in November arrested
Arthur Lefebvre, 57, faces felony-level charges of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
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Standish man sentenced to 30 years in girlfriend’s death
Brandon Libby, 37, pleaded guilty to manslaughter last month after a jury couldn’t reach a verdict on a murder charge.
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Maine AG says Hiram man pointed BB gun at trooper before his death
The AG said the trooper fired once at the man, whose gun appeared to be a real pistol.
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Maine State Police overtime sets a new record at more than $10M
An agency leader said some of the top earners could be trying to earn a higher pension, which is generally calculated by taking the average of their highest 3 years of pay.
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Former Cumberland deputy pleads not guilty to stealing more than $10K
Brian Smith, 37, resigned his position over the summer after facing discipline for parking for ‘extended periods of time’ while on duty.