U.S. District Court
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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
Auburn woman admits to Jan. 6, 2021, riot crimes
Kimberly Sylvester, a registered nurse, denies being involved in any rioting, theft or destruction of property.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2024
Auburn man accused of trafficking $3 million worth of fentanyl faces new drug charge
While on bail for state drug charges, Jeremy Mercier sold methamphetamine to an undercover source, federal agents say.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2024
Turner woman admits to federal gun crimes
The defendant is reported to have bought more than 50 guns for other people.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2023
Madison man’s bill comes due as judge issues sentence in $51,000 price tag ‘ticket switching’ scam
Aaron Hoster, 51, had a "full-time job of stealing for two years," said a judge who sentenced him to serve 33 months in prison.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2023
Livermore Falls woman gets probation for buying guns for drug dealer
Erin Searles received cash and drugs for being a "straw" purchaser of handguns for a Lewiston man, prosecutors say.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Canton woman gets probation for straw gun purchases
Kaitlynn Buck's attorney wrote in court papers that his client had bought four pistols in exchange for drugs.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
Auburn man denies federal gun charges
Anthony Jones is accused of making three so-called "strawman" purchases of guns from licensed dealers on behalf of other people.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Former Franklin County prosecutor’s license to practice law is reinstated
Kayla Alves was convicted in federal court of tampering in connection to a medical marijuana distribution and money laundering scheme in Franklin County.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Maine’s chief U.S. District judge announces retirement
Jon Levy, who has presided over Maine's federal courts since 2014, will retire next year.
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PublishedApril 3, 2023
Mothers plan to appeal 2nd dismissal of wrongful death suit in teens’ killings
U.S. District Judge Jon Levy once again rules that Biddeford officers are not at fault for the 2012 murders of Derrick Thompson, 19, and Alivia Welch, 18, citing qualified immunity for police.