Thomas Karod, of Camden, was initially suspended from practicing law following his arrest in August and later failed to attend 3 Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar hearings, a judge said this month.
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Southern Maine sheriffs say jail funding from Legislature fell short again
The state’s county jails are slated to get $4 million in unappropriated funds, but sheriffs who have been seeking more money for years say it’s little consolation.
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Local man charged in bomb threat incident at Otisfield Community School
Lucas Johnson, 43, is prohibited from going on Maine School Administrative 17 property and is forbidden from contacting staff, teachers and administrators at the Otisfield school.
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Jury finds Bridgton man guilty of murder in partner’s death
Eric Knight was charged with depraved indifference murder in connection with the death of Benita Preo.
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Carrabassett Valley man indicted in girlfriend’s death
Austin J. Doucette, 24, is accused of shooting Makayla Rose DeSantis, 23, twice in the chest March 8 at the condo they shared in Carrabassett Valley.
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Prosecutors drop felony charges against 4 men accused in 2024 Portland fight
The men, whose attorneys said they reached plea deals on Wednesday, were among those accused of attacking members of a rival biker gang.
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Maine high court opposes proposed DOJ rule on investigations into federal attorneys
The Department of Justice is considering a rule that would suspend state bar investigations into its attorneys, pending the federal agency’s reviews.
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Brunswick neighborhood rattled by violent killing
Tanner Dostie, 45, has been charged with murder after police found remains at his home on Randall Circle.
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Department of Corrections pays Maine man $250K to settle lawsuit alleging years of mistreatment in prison
The state agency has denied Zachary Swain’s allegations that prison officials deprived him of proper mental health treatment by holding him in solitary confinement for years.
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Murder trial begins for Bridgton man accused of strangling partner
Eric Knight is on trial and charged with murder in connection with the death of Benita Preo.