A prosecutor and a defense attorney both tell jurors that Williams shot Cole last year, but the defense says Williams was under the influence of drugs that interfered with his ability to think.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray is an arts and culture reporter at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails. Her current beat is her favorite yet, and she loves the stories that take her to behind the scenes to an artist studio or theater backstage. Outside of work, she likes to explore Maine’s hiking trails and coastal islands with her husband, and she definitely wants to pet your dog.
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Murder trial begins Monday for man charged in sheriff deputy’s death
John D. Williams of Madison is accused of killing Cpl. Eugene Cole in Norridgewock last year.
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‘Prep-Ahead Breakfasts & Lunches’ guides a meal prep newbie
Alea Milham’s cookbook includes helpful instructions on storing and reheating every dish.
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Husband and wife charged with killing 10-year-old girl will have separate trials
The judge also denies a motion to suppress statements the mother of Marissa Kennedy made to police about daily abuse.
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Supreme court justice considers request to release 13-year-old from Long Creek
An attorney is fighting to get the boy out of the Long Creek Youth Development Center, but the state argues that he can be detained while officials search for the right placement for his mental health needs.
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Jury is set for trial of man accused of killing sheriff’s deputy
A judge and attorneys questioned dozens of people before selecting 7 men and 8 women to serve on the jury that will decide whether John D. Williams is guilty of murder in Cpl. Eugene Cole’s slaying.
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Maine nurse accused of stealing from elderly patients gets plea deal
Amy McLellan, who was accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from an elderly couple, will spent just 48 hours in jail if she meets the terms of the agreement.
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Acton woman charged with killing ex-husband asks to withdraw guilty plea
Kandee Weyland Collind pleaded guilty last year to stabbing her ex-husband to death in front of their children.
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Selecting objective jury in deputy Eugene Cole’s fatal shooting will present a challenge
A defense attorney for John Williams said he will ask the jury to consider a lesser charge of manslaughter as an alternative to murder in the April 2018 killing of Cpl. Eugene Cole in Norridgewock.
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Police investigate reported sexual assault of Portland strip club employee
The alleged assault happened May 24 at PT’s Showclub, and a woman who says she dances at the club posted about an assault on Facebook.