An official from the Judicial Responsibility and Disability Committee said the process for disciplining judges is largely confidential, while it is public for lawyers.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Richmond pair arrested on heroin, crack charges in Randolph
Michael Bronn, 37, and Deanna Hood, 34, were arrested on Saturday night after police noticed heavy damage and false license plates on the car they were in.
Man, woman were stabbed in Portland over rent dispute
Court records show the boyfriend and girlfriend who were injured last week were attacked as they slept under a highway overpass in Portland.
Police investigating alleged sexual assault at Lisbon High
Students at the school protested Tuesday, saying the administration isn’t doing enough to keep them safe in the wake of a female student’s allegation that a male student assaulted her on school grounds last month.
Kennebec County DA faces disciplinary hearing for allegedly discussing child rape case with judge
District Attorney Maeghan Maloney allegedly talked about Eric Bard’s case with Superior Court Justice Donald Marden without defense counsel present, resulting in a mistrial.
Hope woman sentenced to 6 years for crash that killed Woolwich couple
Danielle Ward had 6 children in her vehicle when it crossed the center line on Route 1 and struck another car, killing Robert S. and Carolyn W. Martin.
Pittston man charged with unlawful sexual touching of 10-year-old in 2011
William Sevon, 45, allegedly exposed himself to a 10-year old and assaulted the child after following the child into the bathroom.
Maine wrong-way driver eludes police until his gas runs out
Maine State Police say a motorist drove the wrong way on Interstate 95 and managed to elude troopers until his truck ran out of gas.
Man charged with murder in death of Deering grad is granted release on bail
Mark Cardilli Jr. has pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Isahak Muse and will be free on $50,000 cash bail while the case proceeds.
Fate of Saco’s top police officers unknown as council ends investigation
A city official will not say whether Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress will return to their jobs.