domestic violence
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PublishedJuly 24, 2024
Westbrook Strong donates $10,000 to domestic abuse awareness group
The 5K race, founded in memory of Matthew Rairdon, raised $36,000 in total, with the remaining $26,000 going to nursing scholarships.
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PublishedJune 21, 2024
Supreme Court upholds gun law protecting domestic violence victims
The case had been closely watched for its potential to affect cases in which other gun ownership laws have been called into question.
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PublishedMay 8, 2024
Judge denies Portland man’s attempt to rescind guilty plea in killing of his kids’ mother
Anthony Leng is serving a 40-year sentence for shooting Sokha Khuon in front of 2 of their children. He says his attorney didn't do enough to challenge details prosecutors used to request the highest sentence possible.
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PublishedApril 13, 2024
‘I’m gonna OJ you’: How Simpson case changed perceptions – and the law – on domestic violence
Abuse survivors, meanwhile, flooded rape and battery hotlines and shelters, telling advocates: I don't want to be the next Nicole.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2024
Former Kennebec County sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to domestic violence charges
Daniel Ross, 31, of West Gardiner, to serve three years behind bars, pleading guilty to four charges but having 12 charges dropped, in plea deal.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2024
Maine to receive $20 million federal grant to combat homelessness, domestic violence
Preble Street has been awarded about $2.5 million from the grant.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Police identify victims of Denmark double homicide
Michael Willett, 69, of Denmark and Aremean Mayo, 93, were found dead on Saturday in the home they shared with Tzara Jones, 53, who has been charged with 2 counts of murder.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2023
Bail set for Illinois man accused of attempting to strangle wife at Farmington motel
Cesar J. Vergara, 28, who is prohibited from having contact with the victim, could be released on either $15,000 bail or agree to pay $7,500 with a supervised release agreement, according the the court.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2023
Commentary: It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s up to all of us to do something.
In coverage of domestic violence rampages, officials invariably say there is no threat to the public. They are wrong. The impact can be felt throughout Maine communities.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2023
Former Kennebec County deputy headed for jury trial on charges he assaulted wife, threatened to shoot child
Daniel Ross of West Gardiner is accused of over a dozen crimes. Jury selection is scheduled to begin in October.
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