Dr. Joel Sabean’s lawyers argued that jurors were prejudiced by a family member’s testimony that the doctor had sexually abused her.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Key witness apologizes for testifying against Maine doctor convicted of tax evasion
Lawyers for South Portland dermatologist Joel Sabean have included the letter as evidence in their motion for a new trial.
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Former Mercy employee says hospital got millions in improper Medicare payments
A lawsuit filed by Jennifer Worthy claims the Portland hospital and its billing companies engaged in schemes to get higher reimbursements.
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Unabashed Linda Bean has passion for politics
She’s no timid soul, the Maine businesswoman whose donation to a Trump PAC set off a firestorm.
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Body found on Cape Elizabeth beach identified as missing Portland man
Evariste Munyensanga, an avid long-distance runner, was reported missing in November.
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Former Scarborough therapist pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a client
Kelly O’Rourke will serve two years in prison on charges of gross sexual assault and violation of his release conditions.
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Former worker sues Bath Iron Works, alleges gender discrimination
Lana Smith of Bowdoinham says she was hired as a preservation technician but her supervisor refused to give her training because she’s a woman.
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Ethics office posts rules refresher a day after Trump’s tweet boosting L.L. Bean
The ‘Director’s Note’ does not mention the president-elect by name, but it was posted by ethics office chief Walter Shaub, who has clashed with Trump in recent weeks.
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Auburn rape case dismissed when prosecutor isn’t ready
Assistant District Attorney Richard Beauchesne was due to prosecute an 18-year-old from Auburn during a one-day trial Thursday, but wasn’t in the courtroom.
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Former Brunswick police officer sentenced for sending obscene material to girl
Garrett Brosnan, who also asked the minor living in Arizona for nude pictures, apologizes before he is given a one-year term.