Mark Ian Gessner had his conviction overturned and the charge dismissed after a ruling Tuesday by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, which said he had been improperly tried for the same criminal incident twice.
Keith Edwards
Staff Writer
Keith Edwards covers the city of Augusta and courts in Kennebec County, writing feature stories and covering breaking news, local people and events, and local politics. He has worked at the Kennebec Journal since 1995, having previously worked at the Camden Herald. He was born and raised in Winthrop and graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in political science. He is married and has a dog and cat. A lifelong Mainer, he enjoys skiing, hiking, canoeing, camping, and cooking out but spends most of his “off” time restoring and maintaining his 170, or so, year-old home in Richmond.
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Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.
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As Hatch Hill landfill fills up, Augusta to ponder plan for what’s next
With Augusta landfill projected to be at its current capacity in as few as five years, options could include expanding it vertically or closing it and opening a transfer station.
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Augusta: What do you want in your next city manager?
The new city manager is unlikely to be hired by the time William Bridgeo retires from his post in September.
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Former China man found guilty in sexual exploitation, abuse trial
Jared Jandreau was found guilty on 22 counts for getting a woman to take and send him sexually explicit images of a 6-year-old girl and one for solicitation of gross sexual assault.
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Augusta woman says man repeatedly asked her to take, send sexually explicit images of girl
Jared Jandreau, formerly of China, is on trial on 23 counts of sexual crimes involving children.
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Prosecutor says texts show former China man repeatedly sought sexually explicit images
Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can’t be fully determined.
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Former China man on trial for 23 counts of child sex offenses
Jared Jandreau’s co-defendant, Jessica Cox, pleaded guilty to similar charges and was sentenced to serve five years in prison.
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Plane safely lands despite landing gear malfunction at Augusta State Airport
Federal Aviation Administration officials are investigating incident, in which no injuries were reported.
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Maine State Library reopens in temporary quarters in Augusta
The smaller space means computer usage requires a reservation, and a majority of the library’s collection is stored offsite but can be retrieved and made available at the new 242 State St. location.