The attorney for Terrence Townes, who is serving 12 years behind bars for the attack, cites political, racist climate, evidence violation and lack of jury diversity for reasons to vacate the conviction.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Kennebec Journal Nov. 11 police log
Augusta area police reports for Nov. 11, 2018.
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Morning Sentinel police log for Nov. 11
Waterville area police reports for Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018
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Kennebec County courts Nov.1-7, 2018
A roundup of cases closed Nov.1-7, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
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Central Maine police logs for Nov. 10
Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Nov. 10, 2018.
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Staffing shortage leads York County Jail to move some inmates to Cumberland County
The transfer of at least 30 inmates, aimed at giving officers a break, is expected to last four months.
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Woman charged with killing man after driving on ball field pleads not guilty, not criminally responsible
Carol Sharrow of Sanford has been receiving treatment at the Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta.
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Manchester double murder earns life sentence for Rochester, N.Y., man
The drug-related, execution-style slayings of the Augusta couple took place early on Dec. 25, 2015.
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Judge bars former district attorney candidate from contacting woman for 2 years
Suspended Auburn attorney Seth Carey has denied dating the woman who says she is his ex-girlfriend and is scared for her safety.
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Police say Rockland employee stole more than $5,000 from city
Police say Laurie Smith, who also had been treasurer of the Maine Lobster Festival, used a credit card to make personal purchases and has been charged with Class C theft by unauthorized taking.